COMMON BUZZARD. 
Buteo vulgaris, Bechst. Falco Buteo, Linn. 
JACKAL BUZZARD. 
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Buteo Jackal, . Le Rou-noir, Le Vaill. 
Native of the Cape of Good Hope. Its cry resembles that of the 
Jackal , whence its name. — Presented by A. Steedman, Esq. 
RED-TAILED BUZZARD. 
Buteo borealis, . Falco borealis, Linn. 
Inhabits North America. — Presented by J. J. Audubon, Esq. 
Adjoining is A Pond and Enclosure for small Ducks and 
other Aquatic Birds ( 26). 
AMERICAN, WOOD, or SUMMER TEAL. 
Anas Sponsa, Linn. Le Beau Canard huppe, Buff. 
This beautiful species inhabits all parts of North America except the 
coldest. They extend into Mexico and the West Indian Islands. In 
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winter they retire to the warmer parts, returning in spring to the more 
temperate to breed. They make their nests in trees, and hence have 
been called the Tree Duck. Their flesh is esteemed for the table. One 
of the males kept here was brought from New York by Mr. David 
Douglas, in January 1824. The others were reared in Holland. Two 
broods of these birds were hatched in 1831 in their present situation. 
Several have been hatched this vear. 
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Here also are at present exhibited a male and two females of 
MANDARIN TEAL. 
Anas galericulata, Linn. 
In the Pond are several Carp ( Cyprinus Carpio , Linn.), and 
likewise a collection of Gold Fish ( Cyprinus auratus , Linn.). The 
former were presented by Viscount Gage, and the latter by Sir 
Robert Heron. 
After passing the Falconry the next object is the Avjary for 
Small and Middle-sized Birds (27). Those usually kept 
here will probably be distributed during the present summer in 
