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Pigeon Hawk (Paico columbarius) . A common migrant, occurring chiefly on 

 our coasts. 



♦American Sparrow Hawk' {Faico sfarverius). With us it is a not common 

 resident but abundant migr; nt along the coasts. 



American Osprey ; Fish Hawk{Pandioii halicrtus carolincnsis) . A locally 

 abundant summer resident arriving early in April and remaining until October. 

 At certain localities along our coasts, the Fish Hawk is found nesting in colonies. 



Fig. 9. American Osprev. 



Family STRIGID.F:. Barn Owls. 



American Barn Owl (Strix pratincola) . Occasionally found as far north 

 as Massachusetts, and breeds from Long Island southward through Mexico. The 

 Barn Owl is here a rare permanent resident. There are numerous records of 

 its nesting, and it appears to have increased in numbers during recent years. 



F.KMiLY BUBONID.F;. Horned Owls, etc. 



"American Long-eared Owl (Asio z<.'iIsouiauns) . A rather uncommon resi' 



dent. 



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