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RED PHALAROPE. 



toiy of the United States we cannot determine; but it is probable 

 they do, as three were seen in a pond below Philadelphia, in the 

 latter part of May, 1812, one of which was shot, and presented to 

 the editor, who transferred it to Mr. Peale. In consequence of 

 its being in a high state of putridity when received, it was pre- 

 served with considerable difficulty, and the sex could not be as- 

 certained. Our figure and description were from this specimen. 

 The person who shot this bird had never seen one of the species 

 before, and was particularly struck with its singular manners. He 

 described it as sitting on the water, dipping in its bill very often, 

 as if feeding, and turning frequently round. 



Pennant informs us that the Red Phalarope is found in Scan- 

 dinavia; is common about the Caspian sea and the lakes and rivers 

 adjacent, during spring; but does not extend to the farther part of 

 Siberia. It visits Greenland in April, and departs in September. 



