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NATATORES. ANATIDM. 



PLATE CCL. 



GARGANY TEAL. 



QUERQUEDULA CXRCIA. 



The Gargany Teal is an occasional visitant in this coun- 

 try during its migratory journeys, but neither of frequent 

 occurrence nor seen in great numbers, as its course does 

 not lie in the direction of our geographical position. 



The summer habitation of this species is to be found in 

 the north-eastern countries of Europe, namely, the southern 

 parts of Sweden and Russia ; and in Asia as high north as 

 Kamschatka ; but during the inclement season of the year 

 it extends over the entire continent of Europe, south of 

 the before-mentioned countries ; and in Asia it spreads over 

 Persia, Arabia, India, and China. 



The locality preferred by the Gargany Teal is low land, 

 well intersected with water : the sea-coast seems only to be 

 resorted to under peculiar circumstances ; and even then, 

 only the quiet and sheltered inlets are frequented, that 

 afford large muddy fens, which become exposed during low- 

 water. 



The Gargany Teal being rather a tender bird, it does 



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