438 AVIFAUNA OF CHOTA NAGPUR* 



shot both ; but I have never either before or since met with 

 the. species. 



The sexes, though alike in general plumage, differ in some 

 particulars ; the female is smaller and of lighter build than the 

 male. , 



278.— Rhodonessa caryophyllacea, Lath. 

 (960.^ 



I have never seen the Pink-headed Duck myself in any part of 

 the Division ; but I insert it on the authority of others who 

 tell me it occurs in Manbhum. 



I have shot it, however, near Sahibgunj on the Granges, where 

 it appears to be not uncommon in the proper season. 



279.— Chaulelasmus streperus, Lin. (961.) 



The Gadwall is found wherever there are plenty of tanks 

 and jheels. I quite cencur in Dr. Jerdon's opinion that it 

 is one of the best Ducks for the table. 



280.— Dafila acuta, Lin. (962.) 



The Pintail Duck is found with the Gadwall and occasionally 

 in the larger rivers. Captain Beavan did not observe it. I have 

 seen some very large flocks in Manbhum. 



281.— Querquedula crecca, Lin. (964.) 



The Common Teal does not occur in any very great 

 abundance, but is, I think, found in all parts of the Division. 

 Small flocks are occasionally met with in the most unexpected 

 places in pools of small streams. 



282.— Querquedula circia, Lin. (965.) 



The Blue- winged Teal is less common than the preceding. 

 One year I observed that it did not make its appearance in 

 Manbhum until after January. 



283.— Fuligula rufina, Pallas. (967.) 



The Bed-crested Pochard is not rare in Manbhum and some 

 other parts where tanks occur. Dr. Jerdon's descriptions of 

 this and some of the other ducks (probably taken from old 

 Museum specimens) are not quite accurate as regards the 

 colors. 



284.— Aythya ferina, Lin. (968.) 



Mr. Wilcox, Superintendent of Police in Manbhum, has shot 

 the Bed-headed Pochard. He showed me a fragment of its skin 

 and plumage. I never met with it myself. 



