. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. 'â (iosluiwk. les it to destroy. Its imary feiithcr is the ighout Europe. It I, and snatches away lertinacity. One of I window in pursuit is easily tamed, and igruous companions, t which used to live Id accompany them ted from itf^ strange im twelve to fifteen NATORAI- HISTORY. AccipTteii.â(I-nt.) 213. Nisus (Lat. proper naiM), the Sparrow-hawk. inches. The fourth and fifth primary feathers are the lou^'est. It builds upon lofty trees, laying five eggs, of a whitish colour blotched with variable reddish brown
. The illustrated natural history [microform]. Natural history; Sciences naturelles. 'â (iosluiwk. les it to destroy. Its imary feiithcr is the ighout Europe. It I, and snatches away lertinacity. One of I window in pursuit is easily tamed, and igruous companions, t which used to live Id accompany them ted from itf^ strange im twelve to fifteen NATORAI- HISTORY. AccipTteii.â(I-nt.) 213. Nisus (Lat. proper naiM), the Sparrow-hawk. inches. The fourth and fifth primary feathers are the lou^'est. It builds upon lofty trees, laying five eggs, of a whitish colour blotched with variable reddish brown marknigs, usually collected towards the large end. THE SECH2TARY 151UD. The Secretaby Bihd derives its name from the tufts .â ! foathers at the back of its head, which bear a fanciful resem- blance to pens stuck behind the ear. Tliis extraordinaiy bird, whose true position in ornithology has been such a stumbling- block to naturalists, inhabits South Africa, Scnegambia, and tlio Philippine Islands. Probably a diftereut species inlmbits ,..ich of tiiese countries. It feeds on snakes and utluT lentiles, of which it consumes an amazing number, and is on tlit account protected. When battling with a snake it covers itself with one wing as with a shield, and xvith the other strikes at the reptile until it falls senseless, when .t. 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 Wood, J. G. (John George), 1827-1889. London : G. Routledge
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