. Hunting and fishing in Florida, including a key to the water birds known to occur in the state . estnut brown; a patch of green behind the eye extending to the are somewhat elongated forming a small crest; sides and back pale, marked withnarrow fine lines of black; under parts white, shading into pale brown or buff on the breast,which is also spotted with black; speculum green bordered with black and chestnut. Adult fetnale: Has top of the head brownish margined with reddish brown; throat andside of the neck white spotted with black ; breast brownish with black spots ; rest of
. Hunting and fishing in Florida, including a key to the water birds known to occur in the state . estnut brown; a patch of green behind the eye extending to the are somewhat elongated forming a small crest; sides and back pale, marked withnarrow fine lines of black; under parts white, shading into pale brown or buff on the breast,which is also spotted with black; speculum green bordered with black and chestnut. Adult fetnale: Has top of the head brownish margined with reddish brown; throat andside of the neck white spotted with black ; breast brownish with black spots ; rest of under partswhite, sometimes showing black spots on the under tail coverts. Length, ; Wing, ; Tarsus, ; Bill, This species ranges throughout North America breeding north of theUnited States. Ranges south in winter to the West Indies, the Gulf ofMexico and Central America ; common in Florida in winter. Tlie eggs arepale brownish white and usually number from seven to twelve. The male whistles sharp and low, and the female quacks. KEY TO -nil-; w.\-|-|.:k iwrds ok i-lorida. 221. (Male.)
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