. Birds of Massachusetts and other New England states. Birds; Birds. 148 BIRDS OF MASSACHUSETTS Nelson tells of a pair of Golden Eagles disturbed by a friend of his while they were eating a hog. This man shot one almost at the muzzle of his gun, but the other continued the attack until disabled.^ Such instances as these must be very unusual. The food of the Golden Eagle consists chiefly of birds and small mammals. It does not hesitate to attack animals much heavier than itself. Wild turkeys, geese and other waterfowl, herons, small fawns (rarely good-sized deer), grouse, rabbits, squirrels, ra
. Birds of Massachusetts and other New England states. Birds; Birds. 148 BIRDS OF MASSACHUSETTS Nelson tells of a pair of Golden Eagles disturbed by a friend of his while they were eating a hog. This man shot one almost at the muzzle of his gun, but the other continued the attack until disabled.^ Such instances as these must be very unusual. The food of the Golden Eagle consists chiefly of birds and small mammals. It does not hesitate to attack animals much heavier than itself. Wild turkeys, geese and other waterfowl, herons, small fawns (rarely good-sized deer), grouse, rabbits, squirrels, racoons, skunks, prairie dogs, marmots, young pigs, cats and foxes are destroyed by the powerful bird.* Sometimes the bird catches a Tartar as in the case of the porcupine.^ When urged by hunger it has been known to kill young lambs, kids, calves, and poultry, but it feeds its young largely on wood rats, squirrels and mice. It is a cleanly bird, plucking or skinning its prey before eating, and keeps its plumage in excellent condition by bathing and preening, which, by the way, is customary with most birds of prey. Economic Status. As a check on the multiplication of small rodents, the Golden Eagle is a valuable bird, but in a country where sheep are raised, it may do considerable damage to the flocks. Haliseetus albicilla (Linn^us). Gray Sea Eagle. Other name: white-tailed sea eagle. Description. — Tarsus not feathered to toes. Adults (sexes alike): Much like Bald Eagle, but head and neck usually light grayish-brown or brownish-gray (some much darker), with pale or whitish tips ^-s=^^sB=»^ ^,.^j_^ (not abruptly Ughter than body), and tail »-?». 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 Forbush, Edward Howe, 1858-1929; Massachusetts. Dept. of Agriculture. [Norwood, Ma. : Printed by Berwick and Smith
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