151. Clangula clangula americana 
AMERICAN GOLDEN-EYE. 20 inches 
Male. Above, head greenish black, spot near eye white ; broad 
collar white ; back black ; much white on wing. Below, breast and 
sides white; bill black. Female. Above, 
whole head reddish brown, xo while spot; 
white collar; back grayish brown; much 
white on wing. Below, breast grayish brown; 
bill yellowish. Also called Whistler. 
Nest. In hollow tree. 
Breeds. Northern Maine. Abundant winter 
visitor on the coast, coming into the rivers and 
harbors ; to be seen on the Charles near Har- 
yard Bridge from November to April. 

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