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MR, P. L. SCLATER ON THK 



[June 15, 



eight examples were pvocnred from Mr. Wcisshaiipt. These hegnn 

 to breed in 1872. It has thriven well ever since, and we have sup- 

 plied many of our continental friends with examples of it. 



Dates of Hatching of Chilian Pintail. 



31. Dafila bahamensis (Linn.). Bahama Duck. 

 Dafla bahamensis, Scl. & Salv. P. Z. S. 1876, p. 393. 



Hab. South America. 



The Bahama Duck was first obtained by the Society at the Knowsley 

 sale in 1851, and began to breed in 1853. It seems now to be 

 firmly established in Europe. 



Dates of Hatching of Bahama Ducks. 



Genus Anas. 

 32. Anas boschas, Linn. Common Wild Duck. 

 Anas boschas, Gould, B. G. Brit. v. t. 15. 

 Hab. Palsearctic Region. 



The Common Wild Duck breeds readily in semi-domestication, 

 and often pairs with the Domestic Duck. 



Dates of Hatching of Wild Ducks. 



1844. April 24th. 



1845. May 3rd. 



1845. May 15ih. 

 1847. „ 18th. 



