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NATURAL HISTORY. 
20. The Bald Eagle is common in America. It 
is smaller than the Golden species, and is of a dark- 
brown colour, with the head and upper part of the 
neck white. It has frequent contests with the Os- 
pray ; the former endeavouring to deprive the latter 
of his prey. 
THE FALCON. 
21. The Falcon is a native of the cold climates, 
being found in Russia, Norway, and Iceland. Next 
to the eagle it is the most formidable, active and in- 
trepid of voracious birds. It boldly attacks, and 
easily overcomes, the stork, the heron, and the crane. 
22. The general colour of the plumage is white, 
marked and spotted with brown ; the legs are pale- 
blue, and feathered below the knee ; the bill is much 
hooked, and yellow. 
23. Before the invention of gunpowder, the Fal- 
con was much used by sportsmen in obtaining game. 
For this purpose, the Falcon was trained by various 
arts, so that, when let loose upon any game, it would 
What is said of the Bald Eagle ? 
Where is the Falcon found f What is said of its strength and 
courage ? Describe its appearance. What was it formerly used 
for ? 
