J. A. ALLEN, CATALOGUE OF 



This species is introduced as a bird of Massachusetts with 

 considerable doubt. For its occurrence here, we have the 

 authority of Nuttall, (Man. Orn., vol. IT, p. 362) who men- 

 tions it as a straggler on our coast, and of Giraud, who 

 says it is quite abundant some seasons on the coast of 

 Massachusetts. Lindsley, in his Catalogue of the Birds of 

 Connecticut, (Am. Jour. Sc. and Arts, vol. XLIV, p. 249) 

 says it is not unfrequently taken in Connecticut in spring. 



56. Bernicla leucopsis ? (Anser erythropus Linn.) 

 Barnacle Goose. Is said to have been shot at Quincy, 

 Mass., by Dr. S. Cabot Jr., (Proc. B. S. N. H., vol. m, p. 

 136.) Prof. Baird says, " its occurrence in North America 

 is very doubtful, resting only on very insufficient evi- 

 dence. (P. R. R. Ex. and Surv., vol. ix, p. 768.) 



57. Nettion crecca Kaup. English Teal. Accidental 

 from Europe. Has been taken in the State. (Dr. H. Bry- 

 ant, Proc. B. S. N. H., vol. v, p. 195.) 



58. Spatula dypeata Boie. Spoonbill. Shoveller. Not 

 uncommon. Chiefly seen in spring and fall. 



59. Mareca penelope Bon. European Widgeon Has 

 been taken at several points along the eastern coast of the 

 United States, and has been found apparently breeding on 

 Long Island, (Dr. T. M. Brewer, Proc. B. S. N. H., vol. vi, 

 p. 419) where it has been repeatedly found. One has 

 been taken in this State. (E. A. Samuels.) 



'60. Fidix martlet, Baird. Scaup Duck. Black-headed 

 Duck. " Blue Bill." Not common. Found chiefly in 

 spring and autumn ; occasionally in winter. 



61. Ftdlx affinis Baird. Little Black-headed Duck. 

 Spring and fall. Not common. 



62. Fulix collaris Baird. Ring-necked Duck. Spring 

 and autumn. Rare. 



63. Aytliya amerlcana Bon. Red-headed Duck. " Red- 

 head." Autumn and winter. Not very common. Abundant 

 in the markets of Boston in winter, but, like the Canvass- 

 backs, are brought from the bays and rivers of the Middle 

 States 



64. Histrionicus torquatus Bonap. Harlequin Duck. 

 Winter visitant. Not common. 



65. Camptolcemus labradorius Gray. Labrador Duck. 

 Rare winter visitant. 



