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77. FuLICA ATRA. Coot. 



Large numbers frequent the Lake. 



During the winter vast flocks of Ducks of various species 

 frequent Lake Menzalah, thousands being caught annually 

 by means of nets. During April their numbers are con- 

 siderably diminished. As I only went out on the Lake on 

 one occasion, no attempt is made in this paper to give a 

 complete list of the species which frequent this large extent 

 of water ; therefore mention is only made of those which I 

 either met with near the edge of the Lake, or which were 

 exposed for sale in the local market. 



78. *Anas boschas. Wild Duck. 



One flock Avas seen on a large pool not far from the Lake. 



79. *Dafila acuta. Pintail Duck. 



Fairly common during the earlier part of March. As the 

 birds were generally seen in pairs, I inferred that the mating- 

 season had commenced. 



80. *Rhynchaspis clypeata. Shoveler. 

 Common near the edge of the Lake. 



81. *Querquedula crecca. Teal. 

 Not uncommon. 



82. Mareca penelope. Wigeon. 



83. Fuligula ferina. Pochard. 



84. Fuligula rufina. Red-crested Pochard. 



On the 29th of March two live males of this species were 

 brought to me by a native. They had been netted on 

 the Lake about a month previously and had been kept 

 in confinement. This Duck is considered rare and is 

 much admired by the rich natives, who keep it in a 

 domesticated condition. Its local name is " Won'nas." 

 Capt. Shelley makes no mention of having met with this 

 species. 



85. Fuligula cristata. Tufted Duck. 

 Common. 



