. The bird, its form and function. Birds. 376 The Bird certainly they are the strongest. When once they have closed on an object, and remain clutched, nothing short of severing the bird's leg will avail to loosen the fearful. Fig. 295. —Foot of (lolden Eagle. grip. Besides capturing their food, birds of prey carry the sticks for their nests in their talons. When, instead of killing its i^rey, a species of bird feeds upon carrion, the change in its habits is reflected. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - co
. The bird, its form and function. Birds. 376 The Bird certainly they are the strongest. When once they have closed on an object, and remain clutched, nothing short of severing the bird's leg will avail to loosen the fearful. Fig. 295. —Foot of (lolden Eagle. grip. Besides capturing their food, birds of prey carry the sticks for their nests in their talons. When, instead of killing its i^rey, a species of bird feeds upon carrion, the change in its habits is reflected. 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 Beebe, William, 1877-1962. New York, Holt
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