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141. Querquedula cyanoptera. 16 inches

This is the most abundant of the Teal family west of the Rockies. It is on the male a bright cinnamon color on the under parts; also the head and neck, being darkest near the bill and lightest on the back. Wing coverts blue; speculum green, divided by a line of white.

Nest.– Made same as above with 6 to 14 eggs (1.85 × 1.35).