BIRDS OF PREY. 



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Birds of Prey, or Rapiokfs. 



These are the Vultures, Eagles, Ha\\ ks. Falcons, and 

 Owls. Most of them capture birds and other animals 

 for food. They are mostly of large size, and have a 

 strong hooked bill, sharp claws, great spread of wing, 

 and very powerful muscles, and the females are gene- 

 rally larger than the males. They live in pairs, and 

 choose their mates for life. 



Fig. 104. — California Vulture. 



