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back, between the shoulders and tail, fusco-ferruginous. 
Humerus, sides of the breast and hypochondria, interspersed 
with minute white spots. The upper part of the breast in 
the front undulated with white and fuscous. Abdomen, in 
the front, silky white; behind, dull fuscous white. Ten 
primary quill feathers black. Secondary quill feathers 
white, concealed at the base by black covert plumes; 
hence the speculum of the wings is small and white. Feet 
black. Tail rounded. 
I hope before long to see the proper male, and to ascertain 
if it really belongs to Anas Marila. 
