THE HARLEQUIN DUCK.

Tus beautiful Duck is almost a con-
stant resident in the far north. It is con-
sidered a game superior in flavor to the
common wild duck. The general color of
the male is bluish-plumbous. which is
varied by cresent-shaped lines and marks
of other colors, giving the bird a very
attractive appearance. The flight is high
and swift; and it swims and dives with
much skill and ease. On the report of a
cun reaching it, this duck dives at once
and remains a considerable time beneath
the surface of the water. It is said to have
a voice like a whistle, and to be very

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