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n warm regions. The White-tailed Eagle inhabits all the northern parts of Europe. The Sea 

 Eagle {Haliccelus alhicilla) is found in various parts, and lives on fish. The Osprey or Bald 

 Buzzard (Pandion Hnlmius) is scattered over Europe from Sweden to Greece. The Common 

 Buzzard {Buteo vulgaris) is well known. The Honey {Pernis apivorus) and Moor Buzzards 

 [Circus ccruginosus) frequent the northern parts. The Kite (JVIilvus iclinus) is found in the 

 northern latitudes, and is very common in England. 



The Goshawk [,/lslur palumbarius) is found in Scotland, France, and Germany. Great 

 use was formerly made of this bird in Falconry. The other hawks common in Europe, are the 

 Kestril (Falco tinnuncuhis) , Merlin (F. cesalon). Sparrow Hawk [Jlccipiter fringillarius) , 

 Lanner, Peregrine Falcon [Falco peregrimis), Hen Harrier {^Circus cyaneus), and Hobby 

 (F. subbuteo). The Lammergeyer [Gypostus barbalus) is often seen in the high Alps. 



Peregrine Fakun. Lammergeyer. 



Owls. Many species of Owl [Slrix] are known in Europe, among which are the Great 

 Eared Owl, Long Eared Owl, Short Eared Owl, White or Screech Owl, Tawney Owl, and 

 Little Owl. 



The Great Ash-colored Shrike [Lanius excubitor) is common in France and other parts 

 The Red Backed Shrike (L. rufus) and Wood Chat are also found in Europe. The Raven 

 [Corvus corax), Carrion Crow [C. corone)., Hooded Crow, Rook [C. frugilegus) , Jack Daw 

 (C. Monedula), Red Legged Crow, Nut Cracker [Mucifraga caryocatactes) , Magpie (Pica 



Great Eared Owl Rooks. 

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