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being outstretched and the measurement being taken across the 

 back, 47^/2 inches. 



Sex undetermined. 



The skin of the specimen is in my possession. 



The stomach of the bird contained a small quantity of hair, a 

 few bones of a small animal, and some seeds. No doubt the hawk 

 was hungry, and being a young bird, was not sufficiently wary to 

 remain away from the vicinity of the house. 



A query also arises whether the crow, by his play with men 

 and with the dog, acquired greater skill and confidence than a wild 

 crow, and became better able to cope with a hawk of such size. 



Wm. Hubbell Fisher. 



