266 BACKBONED ANIMALS. 
Of the Old World vultures the Lammergyer (Gypaétus 
barbatus) is the largest. : 
In Africa is found the long-legged secretary vulture 
(G. serpentarius). 
VaALuE.—They are scavengers, and the quills are used in trade. 
FIG. 300.—Eagle, nest, and young. 
The Falcons (/alconidz) have strongly-hooked beaks 
and claws, and are adapted for securing living prey. 
The bald eagle (Halaétus Jeucocephalus) is a typical 
