. The popular natural history . Zoology. 258 THE SPARROW HAWK. possessing a certain unmistalcable character. The ground tint of the egg is a greyish white, slightly tinged with blue, and a number of bold blotches of a very dark brown are placed upon the surface, sometimes scattered rather irregularly, but generally forming a broad ring round the larger end. The bird seldom troubles itself to build a new nest, but takes possession of the deserted tenement of a crow or SPARROW HAWK.—(Accipiter Nisus.) The very remarkable Secretary Bird derives its name from the curious feathery plumes whi
. The popular natural history . Zoology. 258 THE SPARROW HAWK. possessing a certain unmistalcable character. The ground tint of the egg is a greyish white, slightly tinged with blue, and a number of bold blotches of a very dark brown are placed upon the surface, sometimes scattered rather irregularly, but generally forming a broad ring round the larger end. The bird seldom troubles itself to build a new nest, but takes possession of the deserted tenement of a crow or SPARROW HAWK.—(Accipiter Nisus.) The very remarkable Secretary Bird derives its name from the curious feathery plumes which project from each side of its head, and bear a fanciful resemblance to pens carried behind the ear by human secretaries. It is an inhabitant of Southern Africa, and is most valuable in destroy. 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. New York, Burt Co
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