LESSER SCAUP DUCK. 
149. Mania affinis. 17 inches. 
Slightly smaller than the last, and with the head of the 
male glossed purple instead of green on the black. They are 
one of the most abundant migrants, and are one of the most 
active of the family, diving at the flash of a gun. The im¬ 
mense flocks generally keep out in the open waters of the lakes 
or rivers; where they feed by diving. 
Nest. —Is made of marsh grasses and neatly lined with 
feathers from the breast of the female. 6 to 9 eggs of a pale 
gray color (2.25 x 1.55). 
RING-NECKED DUCK. 
150. MariJa collaris. 17 inches. 
In appearance and general habits this duck is much the 
same as the two preceding. Male with head, neck and breast 
black with purple shades, having a ring of chestnut about the 
neck, which at a little distance is not noticeable. Bill blackish, 
with a bluish band near the end; eye yellow. 
Nest. —Same in every way as above, and general distribu¬ 
tion the same, breeding from Oregon and Minnesota north¬ 
ward. 
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