. The birds of Indiana; a descriptive catalog of the birds that have been observed within the state, with an account of their habits. Birds. 610 Report of State Geologist. 18. Genus AIX Bora, o^ Speculum green. A. sponsa (Linn.). 37 *37. (144). Aix sponsa (Linn.). Wood Duck. Synonyms, Thee Duck, Summer Duck. Adult Male.—Head crested, metallic green and purple; line aboTC and behind the eye, white; above, coppery black, with a gloss of gteea and purple; beneath, white; upper part of the breast, chestnnt; sides, buffy, very finely variegated with black; the shoulder bordered also. Wood Duck. wit
. The birds of Indiana; a descriptive catalog of the birds that have been observed within the state, with an account of their habits. Birds. 610 Report of State Geologist. 18. Genus AIX Bora, o^ Speculum green. A. sponsa (Linn.). 37 *37. (144). Aix sponsa (Linn.). Wood Duck. Synonyms, Thee Duck, Summer Duck. Adult Male.—Head crested, metallic green and purple; line aboTC and behind the eye, white; above, coppery black, with a gloss of gteea and purple; beneath, white; upper part of the breast, chestnnt; sides, buffy, very finely variegated with black; the shoulder bordered also. Wood Duck. with black; covert and quills, A\"ith more or fewer tips and shades of white and purple. Adult Female.—Chestnut of the neck detached and dull; sides, not striped; head and neck, dull; bill, reddish; edges dusky; legs and feet, yellowish inside. Length, about ; wing, ; bill, Range.—Temperate North America, breeding throughout its raage. Cuba. Accidental in Europe. Winters from southern Indiana and Illinois southward. Nest, of grass and leaves in a hole in tree. Eggs, 8-14; pale buff; by Migrant and summer resident in some numbers. Some winters it may be found in southern part of the State. Breeds in suitable localities throughout the State. It is known also as Tree Duck and Summer Duck. They begin their northward journey with the. 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 Butler, Amos W. (Amos William), 1860-1937. [Indianapolis, W. B. Burford, Contractor for State Printing
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