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countless numbers in the Magdalen Islands in the Gulf of 

 St. Lawrence. It resembles a goose in shape. In fishing 



Fig. 255,-4, King Duck; B, Eider Duck. From Nordenskiold. 



it plunges from a great height, remaining under the water 

 for a few seconds. 



Order 4. LamelUrostres (Ducks and Geese). — Tliese birds 

 have usually broad bills furnished witli lamellate, teeth- 



FiG. 256.— Summer Duck. 



like projections. The feet are palmated, adapted for swim- 

 ming rapidly. In the mergansers the bill is narrow and 

 more strongly toothed. Tlie eider duel': (Somaferia moUifs- 

 sima, Fig. 255, B) breeds from Labrador around north- 



