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Among the true Falcons the Jerfalcon is the most conspicuous on account of Ihe 

 superior dimensions of its body and the striking power of its wing. 



This splendid bird is a native of Northern Europe, being mostly found in Iceland and 

 Norway, and it also inhabits parts of both Americas. Some naturalists believe that 

 the Norwegian and Icelandic birds ought to be reckoned as different species, but others 

 think that any differences between them are occasioned by age and sex. It is said that of 

 tlie two birds the Iceland variety is the more powerful, of bolder flight, and gTeatcr age, 



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