io6 Birds cf Canada. 



Harelda glacialis. The Long-tailed Duck, or 

 Old Wife. : 



This duck is a frequent visitor during the 

 spring and fall migrations. Breeds in the north- 

 ern part of this continent. Head, neck, and 

 breast, blackish-brown ; sides of the head and 

 body, bluish-gray ; under parts, white. 



Melanetta velvet in a. The Velvet Duck, or 

 White-winged Coot. 



The Velvet Duck is a regular fall visitor, 

 usually arriving in October. General color, 

 black ; a white patch around and behind the 

 eye, and a large white speculum on the wing. 



Pelionctta perspicillata. The Surf Duck. 



The Surf Duck breeds in the northern part of 

 Canada. Color, black, with a greenish lustre ; 

 a white patch on the top of the head. 



Oidemia americana. The Black Scoter. 



The Black Scoter is an irregular visitor in 

 Canada. General color, black. 



Soniatcria mollissima. The Eider Duck. 



This well known duck breeds in abundance in 

 Labrador and in northern Canada. During the 



