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HARLEQUIN DUCK. 



HARLEQUIN GAEROT. 

 PLATE CXCVIII. FIG. II. 



Anas histrionica, PENNANT. MONTAGU. 



Clanyula histrionica, FLEMING. SELBT. 



THE Harlequin "builds among low bushes and plants, in the precincts 

 of streams and lakes, in the neighbourhood of the sea, not far from 

 the water's edge; and 'feathers its nest' with down, the outer materials 

 being dry leaves, stalks, grass, and reeds, arranged in a circular 

 manner. 



The eggs are from six or seven to eight, ten, or twelve in number, 

 and of a white or very pale buff colour, with a tinge of green. 'The 

 texture of the egg is very fine, but without polish/ 



