1/4 VEKMON'T BIRDS. 



ASTUK ATKICAPILLl'S, Bonap. 

 Goshmck. 



This bird is known only in the northern parts of the 

 State. It is distinguished for its brutish disposition. 

 It has been known to devour its own young, hence is 

 called a cannibal. 



Circus Hudsonius, Vieill. 

 Marsh Hawk. 



This Hawk resembles very nearly the so called Hen 

 Hawk, in its manner of living and capturing its food. 

 It is found in low, wet, marshy swamps, more than 

 other I lawks, and no doubt but for this reason it takes 

 its name. IL is highly valued in the southern States 

 as a protector of the rice fields from rice birds. 



BlTEo 1)URK.\I,IS, Vieill. 

 Rcd-tailcd Hawk. 



This species is a native of our State. It is .shy and 

 much like other Hawks in its mode of living. Its 

 nest resembles that of the Crow. 



Hvi'uTRiuRCllIS CULUMDARIUS, Gray. 

 Pigeon Hawk. 



This bird takes its name from its habit of seeking 

 the Pigeon for its food. It also preys upon our Robin 

 and other small birds. It is not supposed to be a na- 

 tive of Vermont. 



Cari'udacus ruRPUREUs, Gray. 

 Purple Fineh. 



This bird has become quite common throughout 

 this State, it is no unusual thing to see one or two 

 pairs about a dwelling in a season. 



