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146. Marila americana. 19 inches

This bird, the preceding and the one following are considered as the best table birds of the duck family.

Nest.– Placed on the ground in marshes. Eggs 6 to 14 in number, buffy white in color (2.40 × 1.70).

Range.– North America, breeding from Minnesota northward.