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XVII. Observations on the Natural History of the 

 Colymbus Immer, 



Bj Dr Arthur Edmondston. 



(HeadTltk April 1811 J 



The natural history of the Ember or Imber Goose^ 

 is but imperfectly known, and the place of its 

 breeding, and whether it can fly, have been the sub- 

 ject of much speculation. I shall relate a few facts 

 respecting this bird, the accuracy of which, as they 

 are the result of personal observation, may be de- 

 pended upon. 



The imber varies in size and weight according 

 to its age. The full grown bird measures often 

 four feet and nine inches from the tip of one 

 wing to that of the other, and three feet from the 

 point of the beak to the extremity of the tail. 

 The weight too^ varies from seven to ten, and even 



