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to the Ornithology of Egypt. 
184. Spatula clypeata. 
Rhynchaspis clypeata Shelley, p. 285. 
Next to the Teal the Shoveller is the commonest Duck in 
the Province. At least five hundred spend the day on 
the Lake in the Zoological Gardens during the winter 
months. 
185. Querquedula crecca. 
Querquedula crecca Shelley, p. 286. 
The Teal is the commonest Duck in the Province. 
Several hundred spend the day on the Zoological Gardens 
Lake during the winter months. In certain years a few 
arrive late in August and some remain till the first or even 
the beginning of the second week in May. 
On their arrival nearly all the adult males are in full 
eclipse plumage and gradually change to their winter 
dress. The younger males assume their winter garb after 
their arrival here, and seldom show red on the head—the 
first part to change—until the adults are in full or nearly 
full winter plumage. 
At dusk all the Ducks leave this lake and return before 
dawn. During the winter of 1906 a partial albino female 
Teal was frequently noticed on our lake. 
186. Querquedula circia. 
Querquedula circia Shelley, p. 287. 
The Garganey, although less numerous than the Teal, is 
mt uncommon in the Province. It seems to arrive in 
September and I believe passes on almost immediately, 
though I noticed and shot one on the 17th of November, 
1908. On the 22nd of September, 1908, I saw several on 
the flooded ground near the Giza Pyramids. 
187. Dafila acuta. 
Dafila acuta Shelley, p. 284. 
The Pintail is a common winter visitor. 
188. MARECA PENELOPE. 
Mareca penelope Shelley, p. 288. 
The Wigeon is another abundant winter visitor, but not 
