. Baby bird-finder ... by Harriet E. Richards and Emma G. Cummings .. . otted with black on sides; blackpatches on cheeks and sides of throat. Fe=male and Immature. Similar, but the reddishbrown back is uniformly barred with black andthe breast streaked with brown. Perches inan exposed situation overlooking a stretch ofland to watch for its prey ; has a habit of hov-ering over a suspected victim before pouncingupon it. Note. Kilty t killy, killyNest. In hole in tree, in open land, on a Locally throughout. Common spring and fall migrant. 112 J 304. Pandion haliaetus carolinensis AM
. Baby bird-finder ... by Harriet E. Richards and Emma G. Cummings .. . otted with black on sides; blackpatches on cheeks and sides of throat. Fe=male and Immature. Similar, but the reddishbrown back is uniformly barred with black andthe breast streaked with brown. Perches inan exposed situation overlooking a stretch ofland to watch for its prey ; has a habit of hov-ering over a suspected victim before pouncingupon it. Note. Kilty t killy, killyNest. In hole in tree, in open land, on a Locally throughout. Common spring and fall migrant. 112 J 304. Pandion haliaetus carolinensis AMERICAN OSPREY. inchesMale. Above dark brown, head white striped with brown, broad stripe from eye to back of neck. Below white; i bill black. Female. Similar, but breast spotted ! with brown. Also called Fish Hazvk. It feeds on fish, plunging headlong from a great height into the water to seize its prey. A pair use the same nesting place a number of years. Nest. Bulky, in solitary tree near large body of water. Breeds. Throughout. More common near 1^2 coast. 13. BUBONID^S: HORNED AND HOOT OWLS Owls have soft, thick plumage, of peculiar structure rendering theirflight noiseless ; they have large heads, which they can turn inevery direction without moving the body, and wide, staring eyeswith enormous pupils. They feed on insects, birds and small mam-mals, swallowing their food whole and throwing up in small pelletsthe indigestible parts. They are early breeders, some speciesbeginning to nest in February. Their weird cries, silent motions,wise faces and ear-tufts have given them a superstitious Europe they are called the Dooms-day Birds. 114 366. Asio wilsonianusAMERICAN LONG=EARED OWL. inchesAdult. Above dark brown mottled with white and buff. Belowyellowish barred and streaked with brown; facial disk yellowishbrown ; ear-tufts conspicuous; feet and legs feathered ; quiet, secre-tive birds of the wild woods. Note. Occasionally gives long hoots, and when d
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