23 TEAL. 



The young of the year, after the two first months are like 

 the female, but somewhat darker in plumage; the males do 

 not assume their distinctive dress till about the middle of 

 December. 



When first hatched they are covered with dark-coloured 

 down. 



The plate is taken from a design by the Kev, E. P. Almgton. 



