BIRDS OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS. 
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QUERQUEDULA CAROLINENSIS. (1 Gm .) 
Green-winged Teal. 
Adult Male. — White crescent on the sides of the body just 
in front of the wings, in some plumages not distinct ; a band of 
green passing from the eye around the base of the skull ; a green 
wing-band ; under parts mottled on the breast, pale on the belly. 
Length about 14, wing 7, tail 3. 
According to Dr. Bryant, the Green-winged Teal is common 
during the winter. I only observed it on two occasions, but there 
is no doubt that it is a regular winter visitant. I was told by a gen- 
tleman, who was well acquainted with the bird, that he had often 
observed it on Lake Cunningham, near Nassau. 
Fig. Aud. Bds. N. A., Vol. VI. pi. 392. 
FULIGULA A F FINIS. F.yton. 
Lesser Black-headed Duck. 
Adult Male. — Above, grayish, finely streaked with black; head, 
black, showing greenish gloss ; bill, dull blue, tipped with black. 
Adult Female. — Easily distinguished from the male by having 
the face whitish. 
Length 17, wing 8.50. 
