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Genus falco. 



F. peregrinus anatum (Boii.). Duck Hawk. 



W(.»t coininoii. Resident and often breeds for a k»ng time in 

 the same locality, 



F. columharius (Linn.). Pigeon Hawk. 



Sometimes, though rarely, resident. .More commonly spring 

 and fall migrant. 



F. sparverius (Linn.). Sparrow Hawk. 

 Common summer resident. 



Genus pandion. 



P. haliwias carolinensis [Gma].). Fish Hawk. Os|)rey. 

 Not common resident throughout the year. 



Family strigid^e. owls. 

 Genus strix. 



S. pratinicola (Bon.). American Barn Owl. 



This species appears to be confined to the northern part of the 

 State. It is probably only a visitor. 



Genus asio. 



A. loilsonianus (Less.). Longeared Owl. 

 Nctt uncommon. Resident. 



A. accipiirinus (Pall.). Shorteared Owl. 

 Not very rare. Besident. 



Genus syrnnium. 



S. nebulosum (Forst). Barred Owl. 

 A rather common resident. 



Genus ulula. 



U. cinerea (Gmel.). Great Gray Owl. 

 This owl is very rare in Vermont and seen only in winter. 



Genus nvctala. 



N. tengmalmi richardsonii (Hon.). Richardson's Owl. 

 A rare winter visitor. 



N. acadica (Gmel.). Saw Whet Owl. 



This little owl is at times ({uite common, especially in the 

 northern part of the State. 



