blue billed diver

blue billed diver n Horwood: THe greater (and perhaps also the lesser) scaup is called a "blue billed diver, again a most accurate and descriptive name. These common names, applied by local fishermen to these two rare Newfoundland ducks. suggests that they are commoner than we have usually supp...

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Summary:blue billed diver n Horwood: THe greater (and perhaps also the lesser) scaup is called a "blue billed diver, again a most accurate and descriptive name. These common names, applied by local fishermen to these two rare Newfoundland ducks. suggests that they are commoner than we have usually supposed. scaup duck PRINTED ITEM W.J. KIRWIN Not used Not used Withdrawn Withdrawn but no stamp