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adapted for rapid and powerful flight. The bill is stout 

 and sharp, and usually toothed. The eyes are on the sides 



FIG. 147. Fishhawk (Pandion haliaetus carolinensis}. United States. 



of the head, the wings pointed, and the plumage firm and 

 close. All are carnivorous. The female is larger than the 



male, except the con- 

 dor. - Examples are the 

 eagles, hawks,f alcons, 

 kites, and vultures. 



8. Gallince. As a 

 rule, this order, so 

 valuable to man, is 

 characterized by a 

 short, arched bill ; 

 short and concave 

 wings, unfitted for 

 protracted fl i g h t ; 

 stout legs, of medium 

 length; and four toes, 



FlG. 148. Golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). 



North America and Europe. Copyright, 1901 , 

 by N.Y. Zoological Society. 



the three in 

 being united 



front 

 by a 



