SPARROW HAWK 



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Sparrow Hawk, one understands how the flight of 

 birds is modified by their feeding habits. The 

 Ruffed Grouse walks to pastures new, and, as it 

 springs from under your feet and goes whirring 





FIG. 167. 

 Sparrow Hawk. 



away, is merely seeking new cover, which it easily 

 reaches after a short flight by descending in a 

 curve to the earth. The Kingfisher wings his 



