Egyptian Birds / For the most part seen in the Nile Valley

by Charles Whymper

306. Ruddy Sheldrake (Tadorna rutila). Not uncommon in Lower Egypt.

307. Common Wild Duck (Anas boschas). Fairly common everywhere.

308. Gadwall (Anas strepera). Not very common.

309. Pintail (Dafila acuta). Very common throughout country.

310. Shoveller (Spatula clypeata). Exceedingly common.

311. Teal (Querquedula crecca). Very common.

312. Garganey Teal (Querquedula circia). Not common.

313. Widgeon (Mareca penelope). Very common indeed.

314. Ferruginous Duck (Nyroca leucophtalma). Rare.

315. Pochard (Fuligula ferina). Very common indeed.