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THE HARPY EAGLE. 



HARPY EAGLE AND PBET- 



of rapid and sudden aerial evolutions than those of the latter; but 

 as it inhabits the woods, and does not prey upon birds, but animal 

 incapable of saving themselves by flight, its powers of wing ( 01 

 rather the modification of powers) are in accordance with the cir- 

 cumstances as to food and locality under which it is placed. If the 

 Harpy Eagle soars not aloft, hovering over plains and mountains, it 

 threads the woods, it skims amidst the trees, and marks the Sloth 

 suspended on the branch, or the Monkey in unsuspicious security, 

 \ud with unerring aim strikes its defenceless victims. Mr. Selbv 

 commenting on the fierceness of a pair of Golden Eagles in his po.- 



