#CANVAS-BACK.#--_Aythya vallisneria._ Other names: "White-Back," "Bull-Neck," "Red-Headed Bull-Neck." RANGE--North America. Breeds only in the interior, from northwestern states to the Arctic circle; south in winter to Guatemala. NEST--On the ground, in marshy lakesides. EGGS--Six to ten; buffy white, with bluish tinge. * * * * * Page 21. #WOOD DUCK.#--_Aix sponsa._ Coloring varied; most beautiful of ducks. Other names: "Summer Duck," "Bridal Duck," "Wood Widgeon," "Tree Duck." RANGE--North America. Breeds from Florida to Hudson's Bay; winters south. NEST--Made of grasses, usually placed in a hole in tree or stump. EGGS--Eight to fourteen; pale, buffy white. * * * * * Page 26. #SNAKE BIRD.#--_Anhinga anhinga._ Other names: "Water Turkey," "Darter," "Water Crow," "Grecian Lady." RANGE--Tropical and sub-tropical America. NEST--Of sticks, lined with moss, rootlets, etc., in a bush or tree over the water. EGGS--Two to four; bluish white, with a chalky deposit. * * * * * Page 30. #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. * * * * * Page 33. #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. * * * * * Page 38. #SNOWY HERON.#--_Ardea candidissima._ Other names: "Little Egret," "White-crested Egret," "White Poke." RANGE--Tropical and temperate America. NEST--A platform of sticks, in bushes, over water. EGGS--Three to five; pale, dull blue.