137. Mareca americana 
BALDPATE. $19 inches 
Male. Above, forehead and crown white ; back of head black and 
white mottled ; large greenish patch back of eye extending back- 
wards ; back gray finely barred with black, long black feathers 
edged with white extend from middle of back; speculum metallic 
green, bordered with black ; large wing-patch white. Below, neck 
black and white mottled; breast and sides pale reddish; belly 
white; bill and feet lead color. Female and Immature. 
Whole head black and white mottled ; back brown and yellowish 
mottled ; speculum:black. Below, neck black and white mottled; 
breast and sides pale reddish ; belly white; bill and feet brown. 
Breeds. North of New England. A rare migrant along the 
coast in April, September and October. 
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