. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. BIRDS OF THE NORTHERN STATES 28s Pelican Family. — These are very large birds, the White Pelican being five feet in length. Their most striking feature is their long bill with its peculiar pouch, that is used as a dip-net to catch fish. They have a long neck and short legs and tail. 125 American White Pelican. M. and occa- sional Duck Family.—A large group of popu- lar game birds which includes about 200 North American species and is divided into five subfamilies. 1. The Mergansers — live on fish which they dive for and catch unde
. Nature study and agriculture. Nature study; Agriculture. BIRDS OF THE NORTHERN STATES 28s Pelican Family. — These are very large birds, the White Pelican being five feet in length. Their most striking feature is their long bill with its peculiar pouch, that is used as a dip-net to catch fish. They have a long neck and short legs and tail. 125 American White Pelican. M. and occa- sional Duck Family.—A large group of popu- lar game birds which includes about 200 North American species and is divided into five subfamilies. 1. The Mergansers — live on fish which they dive for and catch under water. Only the Hooded Merganser is good to eat; the rest are too " ; (Nos. 129-131 in the list which follows.) 2. River Ducks or Pond Ducks — do not dive for food but merely " tip up " the body and probe with the bill at the bottom of shallow water. All are good table food. Most of the ducks in our section belong here. (Nos. 132-146.). American White Pelican. 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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