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The Bird 



certainly they are the strongest. When once they have 

 closed on an object, and remain clutched, nothing short 

 of severing the bird's leg will avail to loosen the fearful 



Fig. 295. — Foot of Golden Eagle. 



grip. Besides capturing their food, birds of prey carry 

 the sticks for their nests in their talons. 



When, instead of killing its prey, a species of bird 

 feeds upon carrion, the change in its habits is reflected 



