. The animal creation: a popular introduction to zoology. Zoology. 412 BIRDS OF PKEY. Order. Birds of Prey. Raptores* or * Tlie Raptorial Birds are at once recognized by their beak, which is hooked and terminated by a sharp })oint bent downwards, and by their feet being very strc^ng and armed with formidable talons. They are divided into the Diurnal, or those that fiy by day, and the Nocturnal, or those tliat fly only In' night. Family of Diurnal Birds of FrC. 339.—BEAK OF FALCON. At the head of this rapacious tribe may be placed The Eagles {Aquila), distingmshed by
. The animal creation: a popular introduction to zoology. Zoology. 412 BIRDS OF PKEY. Order. Birds of Prey. Raptores* or * Tlie Raptorial Birds are at once recognized by their beak, which is hooked and terminated by a sharp })oint bent downwards, and by their feet being very strc^ng and armed with formidable talons. They are divided into the Diurnal, or those that fiy by day, and the Nocturnal, or those tliat fly only In' night. Family of Diurnal Birds of FrC. 339.—BEAK OF FALCON. At the head of this rapacious tribe may be placed The Eagles {Aquila), distingmshed by having their legs feathered to the roots of their toes, and their wings reaching to the extremity of theur tail. Their vision is wonderfully extensive, and they are said to be able to look at the unclouded sun. These birds are re- markable for the nobleness of their bearing and for their daring courage. They are endowed with powerful limbs, are fond of carnage, and, in general, prefer attacking animals of considerable size. It is only when pressed by hunger that they assail small birds, and will not eat carrion even when in a state of absolute want. Eagles * Kaptor, a seizer or maicher. t Accipiter, a hawk, from accipio, to take hij Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Jones, Thomas Rymer, 1810-1880. London : Society for Promoting Knowledge
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