SO WATER FOWL OF INDIA AND ‘ASIA. 
The Wigeon is not closely allied to the Ducks with 
which I have placed it ; its real affinities being with the 
true Teal, to be treated of later. It differs from these 
and most other Indian Anatineé in having the habit of 
grazing like a Goose, for which the short bill is well 
adapted. In gait and flight, however, this species resem- 
bles the ordinary surface-feeding Ducks, and like them 
is more or less omnivorous at times. It can dive well 
on occasion. Wigeons are found in flocks, parties, or 
alone, and frequent salt water as much as fresh ; they 
are not, in India, among the very best Ducks for the 
table. The male’s note is very characteristic, a loud 
musical whistle—‘‘ whe-ew ”’; the female utters a low 
purring growl. She nests on the ground, and the eggs 
are creamy-white ; the ducklings begin to graze early, 
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