AMERICAN WOODCOCK.—Philohela minor. Other names: “Bog-sucker,” “Mud Snipe,” “Blind Snipe.”
Range—Eastern North America, breeding throughout its range.
Nest—Of dried leaves, on the ground.
Eggs—Four; buffy, spotted with shades of rufous.
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WHITE-WINGED SCOTER.—Oidemia deglandi. Other names: “American Velvet Scoter,” “White-winged Coot,” “Uncle Sam Coot.”
Range—Northern North America; breeding in Labrador and the fur countries; south in winter.
Nest—On the ground, beneath bushes.
Eggs—Six to ten; pale, dull buff.