ANSERES. 47 



Creek, Columbus, December 3, 1895, in the collection of 

 Oliver Davie, Columbus. 



It seems pretty clear that this is a casual winter visitor. 



49. (165.) OiDEMiA DEGLANDi Bonap. 266. 



White-winged Scoter. 



Synonyms: Melanetta velvetina, CEdemia fusca (var.?) velvet- 

 ina, CEdemina fusca. 

 Velvet Scoter, White-winged Surf Duck, White-winged 

 Coot, Black Surf Duck, Velvet Duck, Sea Coot 



Wheaton, Ohio Agri. Report, 1860, 370, 378. 



Dr. Wheaton states that Mr. R. K. Winslow recorded the 

 occurence of this duck at Cleveland and Sandusky bay. 

 The records which are based upon specimens captured are : 

 one taken on the Scioto river near Columbus, and an im- 

 mature bird taken at the Licking reservoir in December, 

 1876, both specimens having been examined by Dr. Whea- 

 ton. There are two specimens in the Oberlin College col- 

 lection, one taken April 27, the other May 3, 1892, by 

 Harry Warden, of Lorain. These specimens were taken, 

 at Lorain. 



One might judge from these records that this scoter is a 

 rare migrant across the state, or possibly a winter visitor^ 

 It is rare at any rate. 



50. (167). Erismatura jamaicensis (Gmel.). 267. 



Ruddy Duck. 



Synonyms: Erismatura rubida, Fuligula rubida. Anas rubida. 

 Black Jack, Bristle- tail , Fool Duck. 



Kirtland, Ohio Geol. Surv., 1838, 166, 186. 



My experience with this small duck proves that at Ober- 

 lin it is almost as numerous as the Bufflehead on the water- 

 works reservoir. It is seen there regularly every spring and 

 autumn in twos and fours, rarely more, and is even less wary 

 than the Bufflehead. There is no evidence of the breeding 

 of this species in the state. It is reported as not common 

 by most observers. It is probably somewhat local in its dis- 

 tribution. 



