STANDARD OF PERFECTION 307 
BLACK EAST INDIA DUCKS. 
Disqualifications. 
White in any part of plumage; twisted wing; crooked back; decidedly 
wry tail. (See general disqualifications.) 
SHAPE OF DRAKE AND DUCK. 
Head: Short, slender. 
Bill: Rather short. 
Eyes: Of medium size. 
Neck: Short, nicely arched. 
Wings: Long, well folded. 
Back: Of medium width, rather long. 
Tail: Slightly elevated, composed of short, stiff feathers; sex feathers 
of drake, well curled. 
Breast: Full, plump. 
Body: Long, comparatively small — the smaller the better. 
Legs and Toes: Thighs, short, plump; shanks, short. Toes, 
straight, connected by web. 
Carriage of Body: Nearly horizontal, possessing a gamy appear- 
ance. 
COLOR OF DRAKE AND DUCK. 
Bill: Drake, very dark green; duck, black. 
Eyes: Dark brown. 
Shanks and Toes: Black. 
Plumage: Rich black, with brilliant, greenish tint. 
CRESTED WHITE DUCKS. 
Disqualificat ions. 
Absence of crest; bill of drake marked with black; feathers other than 
white or creamy white in any part of plumage; twisted wing; crooked back; 
decidedly wry tail. (See general disqualifications.) 
STANDARD WEIGHTS. 
Adult Drake 7 lbs. Adult Duck 6 lbs. 
Young Drake 6 lbs. Young Duck 5 lbs. 
