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collect in vast flocks, and frequent localities where the ice always remains ; and though unable to 

 fly, they are swift enough on the foot to escape capture. 



I possess eggs obtained at Kautokeino which resemble those of Anser albifrons, but are 

 much smaller, and rather smoother in texture of shell. In size they average about 2f§ by lf-§ 

 inch. Mr. Collett informs me that the eggs are usually deposited in June, the normal number 

 being five or six. 



As this Goose differs so little from Anser albifrons, except in size, I have not thought it 

 advisable to figure it. 



The specimens described are in my own collection and in that of Mr. H. Seebohm. 



In the preparation of the above article I have examined the following specimens : — 



E Mm. H. E. Dresser. 



a, J ad. Lower Volga, October 1876 (Schluter). 



E Mm. H. Seebohm. 

 a, b, 2 . Yenuesey, East Siberia, June 2nd and 5th, 1877 (H. S.). c, $ . Japan (Blakistori). 



E Mm. J. H. Gurney, jun. 

 a. Damietta, Egypt, January 1875 (E. Filliponi) . 



E Mus. G. Cavendish Taylor, 

 a. Upper Egypt, January 1st, 1854 (G. C. T.). 



