tinker duck

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the razor-billed auk, Alca torda.

See: tinker(def. 1)

Quotations

1916

Small birds, particularly the little sea-pigeon (pitchulu'x) and "Tinker" ducks are secured in summer with the bird dart or net. . . .