105. Oidemia deglandi. 22 in.

This species is the most abundant of the Scoters wintering off the New England coast, where they congregate in immense "rafts," floating off shore.

Nest. - Concealed in long grass, lined with feathers; 5 to 8 buffy eggs (2.75 x 1.85); June.

Range. - Breeds from North Dakota and Newfound-laud northward; winters in the northern half of U. S.