BIRDS OF SPRINGFIELD, MASS., ETC. 7!) 



172. Dafila acuta Jenyns. Pin-tail Duck. " Sprig- 

 Tail." Rather rare winter visitant. 



173. Nettion carolinensis Baircl. Green-winged Teal. 

 Common. Dr. W. Wood tells me they pass north later 

 and return earlier than most Ducks. 



174. Querquedula discors Steph. Blue-winged Teal. 

 Common, but less abundant than the preceding. 



175. Cliaidelasmus streperus Gray. Gadwall. Gray 

 Duck. Rare. Specimen in Springfield Museum taken 

 here. Said to breed in the State, but the authority is 

 doubtful. 



176. 3Iareca americana Steph. American Widgeon. 

 Bald-pate. Not very common, in spring and fall. 



177. Aix sponsa Boie. Wood Duck. Summer Duck. 

 Not an uncommon summer visitant, breeding. Arrives 

 early in spring, and leaves late in November. 



178. Ay thy a vallisneria'B on. Canvass-Back Duck. Very 

 rare ; found occasionally near here (Dr. Wood), and 

 undoubtedly is to be found here. Occurs in other parts of 

 the State. Probably the Red-head (A. americana Bon.,) is 

 also to be found here. 



179. Bucepliala americana Baird. Golden-eye Duck. 

 " Whistler." " Whistle-wing." Not uncommon in winter. 

 Dr. Wood, says it is abundant on the river in winter, but 

 very difficult to obtain unless you are pretty familiar with 

 its feeding grounds. 



180. Bucepliala albeola Baird. Buffel-headed Duck. 

 " Butter Ball." Occasionally taken here in winter. 



181. Harelda glacialis Leach. Long-tailed Duck. "South 

 Southerly." Occasionally taken near here (Dr. Wood), 

 and undoubtedly occurs at Springfield. 



182. Melanetta velvetina Baird. Velvet Duck. Rare. 

 Dr. Wood has taken two specimens at East Windsor Hill, 

 Ct., and it must occur here. 



183. Erismcdura rubida Bon. Ruddy Duck. Rare : 

 there is a specimen in the Springfield Museum taken here 

 by Mr. L. Hyde. 



184. Mergus americanus Cass. Sheldrake. Goosander. 

 Common winter visitant. Said by Audubon to breed in 

 the State, which is not improbable. 



