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(24) AUSER ALBIFROUS, SCOP. 
(MAGAN.) (WHITE-FEONTED GOOSE.) 
Lamellirostkes.—Auseridae. 
WHEEE FOUND. 
It breeds in Siberian district, and comes to Japan in the autumn. It lives 
in lakes, marshes and other places. 
CHAEACTEEISTIOS. 
The male and female are alike in the color of the plumage. The bill is 
only hard at the apex and its edge is furnished with a series of horny plates. It 
lives upon fresh water mollusks and Alisgurnus. When the birds fly, the one 
takes the lead at a little distance from the others which follow in a diagonal 
procession. Its coming and departure are always made in company. When the 
birds are feeding in lakes, marshes, paddy fields and other places, one always 
keeps watches, standing on the shore or on the ridge of fallows. The watcher 
receives the name of Ganban (The goose sentinel.) 
UTILITY. 
It belongs to the group of the birds used for food and its flesh is delicious. 
(25) ANAS BOSCHAS, L. 
(MAGAMO.) (MALLARD.) 
Lamellirostres.—Anatidae. 
WHEEE FOUND. 
It breeds in northern countries and comes to Japan at the end of the 
autumn. The living places are lakes, marshes and bays. 
CHAEACTEEISTIOS. 
The male and female differ in the color of the plumage. It feeds upon 
fresh water mollusks and algae. It loves to live in pairs and the male accom¬ 
panies the female at all times. The flight is performed in flocks, but not in so 
regular a manner as that of geese. 
UTILITY. 
It is an important species among the bird used for food and its flesh is very 
delicious. 
