Genus C h a u l e l a sm u s .
The bird characterized under this term is almost the sole type o f the genus.
336. C h a u l e l a sm u s s t r e p e r a . . . . . . . . . . Vol. V. PI. XIX.
G adw a l l .
A somewhat rare winter visitant.
Genus N y r o c a .
In Britain there are two species o f this g en u s; in North-Araerica there are others, and others again in
Australia.
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P ochard.
A winter visitant, frequently taken in our decoys, and the flesh held in some esteem as representing the
celebrated Canvas-backed Duck o f America.
338. N y r o c a l e u c o p h t h a lm o s . . . . . . . . . . Vol. V. PI. XXI.
W h i t e - e y e d or F e r r u g i n o u s D u c k .
A spring visitor, almost exclusively so in England, but unknown in Ireland.
Genus B r a n t a .
A fine form, the native country o f which is Eastern Europe and India.
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R e d -c r e s t e d D uck .
The occurrence of this bird in England is very seldom and u ncertain; still there are many British
specimens extant.
Subfhmily FULIGULINAE.
The birds o f this subfamily, or the Diving Ducks, form an extensive group, members o f which are found
in most parts o f the globe, and which is well represented in the British Islands.
Genus F u l i g u l a .
340. F u l i g u l a c r i s t a t a . . . . . . . . . . . Vol. V. PI. XXIII.
T u f t e d D u ck.
A tolerably common winter visitant to the British Islands; many remain to breed on the lakes a t Clumber
and Osberton in Nottinghamshire, and doubtless on other similar sheets o f water.
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S ca u p D uck.
A winter visitant.
Genus E n i c o n e t t a .
A genus established for the fine Steller’s Duck, a species nearly allied to the Eiders.
342. E n i c o n e t t a Vol. V. PI. XXV.
S t e l l e r ’s D uck .
An accidental visitor to the northern parts o f Britain! its native countries are Lapland, northern
Scandinavia, and Russia.
Genus S o m a t e r i a .
O f the Eiders, a very natural and distinct group o f Ducks, there are but four o r five species, inhabiting the
northern portions o f both the Old and the New World.
343. S o m a t e r i a m o l l i s s im a . . . . • • • • • • Vol. ^
E id e r D uck.
Stationary. Breeds on the Farn Islands and many other similar situations round our northern coasts.
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K in g D u ck .
A rare and accidental visitor from the north.
Genus O id em ia .
The members o f this little division o f the Diving Ducks are rendered remarkable by their velvety black
covering, as well as the bright colouring of some o f the soft parts, particularly of the bill and the naked
portions o f the head o f one species. They are strictly denizens o f the salt waters, resorting to freshwater
lakes only for the purpose of breeding.
Vol. V. PI. XXVIII.
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S c o t e r.
Very common along our coasts in winter! a fair number stay to breed in Caithness and Sutherland.