. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. THE SMALLEST AMERICAN HAWK 57 grappling-hooks. The wings are long and acutely pointed, going well beyond the end of the tail. The whole neck and lower surface of the bird are white, but the back, wings and upper surface of the tail are dark-colored, as also is the upper. SPARROW HAWK. half of the head. The plumage is compact, smooth and oily, as befits a diving bird. In summer this bird is at home on the sea-coast from Alaska and Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, and along
. The American natural history; a foundation of useful knowledge of the higher animals of North America. Natural history. THE SMALLEST AMERICAN HAWK 57 grappling-hooks. The wings are long and acutely pointed, going well beyond the end of the tail. The whole neck and lower surface of the bird are white, but the back, wings and upper surface of the tail are dark-colored, as also is the upper. SPARROW HAWK. half of the head. The plumage is compact, smooth and oily, as befits a diving bird. In summer this bird is at home on the sea-coast from Alaska and Hudson Bay to the Gulf of Mexico, and along a few rivers, but in winter it migrates to southern Florida, the West In- dies and northern South 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 Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937. New York, C. Scribner's Sons
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