10 ACCIPITRES. 



attachment to the muscles of the wings, which 

 are long and powerful. Hence the flight of 

 these birds is usually vigorous, lofty, and long 

 sustained* 



FOOT OP EAGLE. 



Contrary to what usually prevails among birds, 

 the females in this order are one-third larger than 

 the males. Their eggs are generally pure white, 

 free from spots. 



The Accipitres are found in every part of the 

 world. They comprise three well-marked Families, 

 Vulturidce, Falconidte, and Strigid<z. 



