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Order III. Striges 



accept as different the Asiatic and African forms. The 

 Little Owl is a small brown bird, spotted with white 

 above and barred on the tail ; the face is greyish and 

 the lower parts are white with brown streaks. 



Griffon Vulture 



ORDER IV. ACCIPITRBS 



This Order comprises the Vultures, Eagles, Falcons, 

 Hawks, Buzzards, Kites, Harriers, and the Osprey. 

 The Vultures have more or less downy heads, a ruff of 

 feathers over the shoulders, a horny " cere " at the 

 base of the bill, and comparatively straight blunt claws, 



