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SURF SCOTER. 



PLATE CICV. PIG. II. 



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Anas perpicilfata, TEMMINCK. 



Oidemia perspicillata, FLEMING. SELBT. 



THE nest of this species, placed on the coasts of inland seas, and 

 by the borders of lakes, is formed of dry and withered weeds, flags, 

 and grasses, in the midst of a hummock or tuft of grass. The down 

 of the bird itself serves for the lining. The hollow of the interior is 

 said by Audubon to be six inches across, by two and a half in depth. 



The eggs are four, five, or six in number, and of an oval shape; 

 their colour pale yellowish or cream white. 



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