Synopsis of Orders and Families. 



Family 36. FALCONS, HAWKS, EAGLtS, t TC. 

 FALC0NID.«. 



rSo5tnls opening in a cere at the base of the bill; hook of 

 bill and claws well developed; plumage firm and dose; 

 tarsus usually largely bare. 



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IrJN/txt Size. 



BARN OWL. 



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