GARGANY DUCK. 
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The bird from America, the green-winged teal 
of Wilson, was considered identical, and the geo- 
graphic range therefore made very extensive ; we 
consider that bird, however, quite distinct, in which 
opinion we are joined by most modern ornitholo- 
gists. * The distinctions consist principally in the 
white crescent-shaped band, which crosses the sides 
of the breast nearly in a line with the bend of 
the wing, and in the want of the white scapulars 
which form so conspicuous a line down each side 
of the back of the European birds. The distri- 
bution of the colours on the head are also different. 
We have never met with an American specimen 
without that white band and dark scapulars, nor 
one from any portion of the Old World possessing 
them ; and we notice it here, both from the differ- 
ence of opinion which has existed, and as a guide, 
if any American birds should happen to stray so 
far as our shores, which, however, would be much 
more probable were the habits of the bird at all 
maritime. 
The Gargany Duck, Bqschas circia. — Anas 
circia, Linn.—Querquedula circia , Steph. — Canard 
Sarcelle d’cU , Ternm. — Gargany , or Summer Teal 
of British authors. — This beautiful species is a sum- 
mer visitant to this country. Mr. Yarrell states 
having seen specimens in October, and a few may 
occur at the time of the autumnal migration, but 
* See Illusfc. of Omith. pi. 146. 
