2S8 WATER FOWL. 



coverts, blackish brown. Tail, dark brown, feathers edged at 

 tip with brownish white. The feathers have a glossy appear- 

 ance, but only give a slight indication of the plumage assumed 

 by the adult male. 



Downy Young. — Upper parts, brown, darkest on back and 

 rump; lower portion of head, chin, and throat, light buff. Gray- 

 ish white spot on either side of back and rump. Breast, pale 

 brown; belly, white. 



