Children's own library . THE GREENLAND FALCON The Kestrel, or Windhover, feeds on field-mice. Itsnest is usually built in the deserted mansion of a crow ormagpie. The eggs are four in number, of a dark reddish-brown. The length is from thirteen to fifteen inches. woods natural history 121 The Sparrow-iiawk is common throughout displays great pertinacity in pursuit of its prey,. THE SECRETARY BIRD which it will chase for a long while, skimming alonga few feet above the ground. When taken young it 122 woods natural history is easily tamed, and will then associate with the mustincongruo
Children's own library . THE GREENLAND FALCON The Kestrel, or Windhover, feeds on field-mice. Itsnest is usually built in the deserted mansion of a crow ormagpie. The eggs are four in number, of a dark reddish-brown. The length is from thirteen to fifteen inches. woods natural history 121 The Sparrow-iiawk is common throughout displays great pertinacity in pursuit of its prey,. THE SECRETARY BIRD which it will chase for a long while, skimming alonga few feet above the ground. When taken young it 122 woods natural history is easily tamed, and will then associate with the mustincongruous companions. Its length is from twelveto fifteen inches. It builds upon lofty trees. The Secretary Bird derives its name from the tuftsof feathers at the back of its head, which bear afanciful resemblance to pens stuck behind the inhabits South Africa and the Philippine feeds on snakes and other reptiles, of Avhich itconsumes an amazing number, and is on that accountprotected. It is easily tamed, and is then exceed-ingly useful. It builds on high trees, laying threelarge eggs, almost white. Its length is about threefeet. Owls. A large round head, with enormous eyes look-ing forward, is a distinguishing mark of the Owl species possess two feathery tufts placed on thehead, greatly resembling horns. The Owls are noctur-nal birds, pursuing their prey b
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