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the other obtained from Mr. Dode, who stated that it was procured on the Caspian. Both these 

 eggs closely resemble the eggs of the Common Teal, in size, colour, and form. 



The figures on the Plate and the descriptions are taken from specimens in Dresser's 

 collection — the male obtained near Seville, in May, and the female from the same locality 

 obtained in November. 



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



E Mus. H. E. Dresser. 



a, 6, b, 2- Seville, 8th of November, 1869 (H. Saunders), c, 6 . Seville, 30th. of May, 1871 {Ruiz), d. Ras 

 Doura, 21st of April, 1871 (L. H. Irby). 



E Mus. H. B. Tristram, 

 a. Seville, 12th of November, 1869 (H. Saunders) . b. Alexandria, Egypt. 



