. A hand book of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia [microform] : for the use of schools, families, and travellers. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. OF NOVA SCOTIA. 73 â V Order 6.âSmmmera. â â si- 1. Tlie Ducks and Geese (Anatidae),âOf thi<« well- known family, numerous species frequent ithe shores and lakes of Nova Scotia, especially in spring and autumn. Among these are the wild or Canada goose, the brent, the black duck, eider duck, wood duck, pintail, teal, buffel-headed duck, harlequin duck, &c. 2. The Divers {Colymbidae) in form resemble the du
. A hand book of the geography and natural history of the province of Nova Scotia [microform] : for the use of schools, families, and travellers. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. OF NOVA SCOTIA. 73 â V Order 6.âSmmmera. â â si- 1. Tlie Ducks and Geese (Anatidae),âOf thi<« well- known family, numerous species frequent ithe shores and lakes of Nova Scotia, especially in spring and autumn. Among these are the wild or Canada goose, the brent, the black duck, eider duck, wood duck, pintail, teal, buffel-headed duck, harlequin duck, &c. 2. The Divers {Colymbidae) in form resemble the ducks, but have a straight and strong bill, adapted to capturing fish, and are altogether marine in their habits. The great northern diver or loon is the most generally known species. 3. The Auks {Alddae).âThese are marine diving birds, which use their wings as well as their feet for propelling them throng) i the water, and fc i exclusively on fish. To this family belong the birds n^n- ;d guil- lemots, auks, puffins, and sea doves. ^ ' 4. The Gulls {Laridae) are long-winged birds, fly- ing to great distances, and feeding on all kinds of garbage and on small fish. The terns or sea-swallows, the various species of gull, and the petrel, belong to this £'''''-Mti ^ â 'â ^â¢â¢â¢r' '-"' '⢠^ ; w.,-,, _,.â _â.,, . .,,., ^ ,,^.. 5. The Gannets {^elicanidae),âThese are large, voracious, and wandering birds, preyirv., s fish and spending the greater part of their lives en. the sea. The gannets and cormorants are the principal species. 6. The Grebes (Podicqndae) are swimming birds of small size, wiiose toes are not united by a membrane, but aerely broadiy fringed by it; they are expert divers, and f:;^ d on small Ay, insects, seeds, &c. Of this family, the red-necked grebe and the dobchick or waterwitch are found in Nova Scotia. VViiS"^" fej::£v-*,- â¢Â«! iM ;* j;. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images
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