286 POULTRY AND WILD BIRDS 
cluding fish. The Canvas-backs are the only Sea Ducks that are very 
good eating; the flesh of some species is quite rank and coarse. (Nos. 
147-167.) 
4. Geese and Brant — vegetarians, and get a good portion of their 
food on land. When feeding on the water they “ tip up” like River 
Ducks. Most of them are larger than the ducks and all are prized for 
food. (Nos. 169-174.) 
CanapDA GOOSE WHISTLING SWAN 
5. Swans — the largest birds of the family, have very long and beauti- 
fully curved necks and are distinguished for their grace of form and move- 
ment when on the water. In migration they fly at great height. Their 
food is largely vegetable matter. (Nos. 180-181.) 
For a description of the many different kinds, this book cannot afford 
the space. When specimens can be secured from hunters, it will be in- 
structive to examine them carefully with the help of a good bird manual 
and to identify the species. 
129 American Merganser. M.andS.R. 135 Gadwall. S.R. 
130 Red-breasted Merganser. S.R. 137. Baldpate. S.R. 
131 Hooded Merganser. Frequent 139 Green-winged Teal. Common 
S.R. S.R. 
132 Mallard. Common. S.R. 140 Blue-winged Teal. Common 
133 Black Duck. Rare. S.R. S.R. 
