BRITISH BIRDS. 



THE BUZZARD. 



PUTTOCK. 



(Falco Buteo, Linn. Busc commune, Temm.) 



M. BUFFON distinguishes the Kites and the Buz- 

 zards from the Eagles and Hawks by their habits 

 and dispositions, which he compares to those of 

 the Vultures, and places them after those birds. 

 Though possessed of strength, agility, and weapons 

 to defend themselves, they are cowardly and inac- 

 tive ; they will fly before a Sparrow-hawk, and 

 when overtaken, will suffer themselves to be beaten, 

 and even brought to the ground, without resistance. 



