. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. Canada Goose Whistling Swan 5. Swans — the largest birds of the family, have very long and beauti- fully curved necks and are distinguished for their grace of form and move- ment when on the water. In migration they fly at great height. Their food is largely vegetable matter. (Nos. 180-1S1.) For a description of the many diff^erent kinds, this book cannot afford the space. When specimens can be secured from hunters, it will be in- structive to examine them carefully with the help of a good bird manual and to identify the species. 129 A
. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. Canada Goose Whistling Swan 5. Swans — the largest birds of the family, have very long and beauti- fully curved necks and are distinguished for their grace of form and move- ment when on the water. In migration they fly at great height. Their food is largely vegetable matter. (Nos. 180-1S1.) For a description of the many diff^erent kinds, this book cannot afford the space. When specimens can be secured from hunters, it will be in- structive to examine them carefully with the help of a good bird manual and to identify the species. 129 American Merganser. 135 130 Red-breasted Merganser. 137 131 Hooded Merganser. Frequent 139 132 Mallard. Common. 133 Black Duck. Rare. 140 Gadwall. Baldpate. Green-winged Teal. Common Blue-winged Teal. Common 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 Schmidt, Charles Christian, 1859-. Boston, New York [etc. ] D. C. Heath & Co
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