. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. . Fig. 275.—Goshawks. Fig. 276.—Common Sparrow-hawk. less high and less rapid than that of the falcons proper. They arefound in all parts of the globe, presenting some slight modifications,due to the influence of climate. They generally feed on small birdsand reptiles, and exceptionally on very small mammals. They aredivided into Goshawks and Sparrow-hawks. There are various species of the Goshawk, one only of which, theCommon Goshawk, is a native of Europe—all a
. Reptiles and birds. A popular account of the various orders; with a description of the habits and economy of the most interesting. . Fig. 275.—Goshawks. Fig. 276.—Common Sparrow-hawk. less high and less rapid than that of the falcons proper. They arefound in all parts of the globe, presenting some slight modifications,due to the influence of climate. They generally feed on small birdsand reptiles, and exceptionally on very small mammals. They aredivided into Goshawks and Sparrow-hawks. There are various species of the Goshawk, one only of which, theCommon Goshawk, is a native of Europe—all are characterised byvery strong tarsi. * On the plains about Tein Sin I have encountered two or three parties ofhawkers in a day.—Ed. 590 REPTILES AND BIRDS. The Common Goshawk (Asfur paliimhariiis^ Fig. 275) is by nomeans rare in France and England. In summer it frequents theoak and beech woods which cover the mountain sides, and sometimesventures near habitations to carry off fowls and pigeons. At the com-mencement of autumn it descends into the plains, making its roostingplace on the skirts of some extensive wood, from
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