148. Aythya marila 
SCAUP DUCK. 19 inches 
Male. Above, whole head black with greenish reflections ; back 
mostly white with wavy black lines; speculum white; stripe on 
wing white; tail black. Below, breast black; belly and_ sides 
white; bill and feet bluish gray. Female. Above, feathers at 
base of bitl white, rest of head brown; back brown and _ white; 
speculum and wing stripe white. Below, grayish; bill and feet 
bluish gray. Also called Widgeon and Bluebili. Is found on both 
fresh and salt water. | 
Breeds. Northof New England. A common migrant and winter 
visitor. 
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