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THE BIRDS OF THE WOODS 



preys are seized in its beak, the larger in its powerful claws. In attacking birds 

 it swoops down on them after the manner of a hawk ; and it walks with stately 



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THE HAVEN. 



measured steps, but hops much more quickly, and flies easily and leisurely as a 

 rule, but can move fast with long, laboured strokes. In fine weather it flies so 

 high as to be almost out of sight. The raven is characterised by its large size, 

 boldly curved beak, and the deep black, with shiny blue-green reflections, of its 



