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back, between the shoulders and tail, fusco-ferruginous. 

 Humerus, sides of the breast and hypochondria, interspersed 

 with minute white spots. The upper part of the breast in 

 the front undulated with white and fuscous. Abdomen, in 

 the front, silky white; behind, dull fuscous white. Ten 

 primary quill feathers black. Secondary quill feathers 

 white, concealed at the base by black covert plumes; 

 hence the speculum of the wings is small and white. Feet 

 black. Tail rounded. 



I hope before long to see the proper male, and to ascertain 

 if it really belongs to Anas Marila. 



