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MANUAL OF TAXIDERMY. 
Rallid^e : Rails, Gallinules, and Coots. — 
The true rails inhabit very wet marshes, both salt 
and fresh, concealing themselves in the grass. 
Gallinules and coots are found on the borders of 
fresh water. 
Phcenicopterhle : Flamingoes. — The flamingo 
occurs only with us, on the extensive mud-flats in 
extreme Southern Florida, where they are exceed- 
ingly difficult to procure, being very shy. 
Anatid^e : Geese, Ducks, etc. — These are 
all inhabitants of the water, being seldom found 
far from it. Some species, like the teal, prefer 
secluded pools in the interior, while the wood-duck 
and others frequent woodland streams ; and the 
eiders and marine ducks are abundant in the 
waters of the ocean. 
Sulid^e : Gannets. — Excepting while breed- 
ing, these birds keep well out to sea, and are thus 
quite difficult to procure. All of the marine spe- 
cies are liable to be driven inland during severe 
storms, and the collector should not fail to take 
advantage of such circumstances. 
Pelicanid.e: Pelicans. — The brown pelican is 
a resident of the extreme southern coast, and may 
be found on sand-bars or perched on trees in the 
immediate vicinity of water. The white pelican is 
