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The Bird 



certainly they are the strongest. When once they have 

 closed on an object, and remain clutched, nothing short 

 of severing- the bird's leg will avail to loosen the fearful 



KiG. 295. — Foot of Ciolden Eagle. 



grip. Besides capturing their food, l)irds of prey carry 

 the sticks for their nests in their talons. 



When, instead of killing its prey, a species of bird 

 feeds upon carrion, the change in its habits is reflected 



