. The birds of Illinois and Wisconsin. Birds; Birds. ORDER ANSERES. LAMELLIROSTRAL SWIMMERS. Family ANATIDtE. Ducks, Geese, and Swans. This large family contains nearly 200 species, distributed through- out the world. They are subdivided into several well marked groups or subfamilies. Subfamily MERGINtE. The Mergansers or Sheldrakes. The Mergansers or Sheldrakes are fish eaters, and the flesh of the adults of most species is strong and unpalatable. The Hooded Mer- ganser is an exception, however, and it is an excellent table bird when properly prepared. Three species occur in Illinois and Wisc
. The birds of Illinois and Wisconsin. Birds; Birds. ORDER ANSERES. LAMELLIROSTRAL SWIMMERS. Family ANATIDtE. Ducks, Geese, and Swans. This large family contains nearly 200 species, distributed through- out the world. They are subdivided into several well marked groups or subfamilies. Subfamily MERGINtE. The Mergansers or Sheldrakes. The Mergansers or Sheldrakes are fish eaters, and the flesh of the adults of most species is strong and unpalatable. The Hooded Mer- ganser is an exception, however, and it is an excellent table bird when properly prepared. Three species occur in Illinois and Wisconsin. They are easily recognized by their long narrow bills edged with small tooth-like Male. American Merganser. 316 Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Cory, Charles B. (Charles Barney), 1857-1921. Chicago
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