COMMON FALCON 
The Common or Peregrine Falcon, an 
inhabitant of most parts of Europe, Asia, 
and South America, was, in the palmy 
days of hawking, one of the favorite fal- 
cons chosen for that sport. Its strength 
and swiftness are very great, enabling it 
to strike down its prey with great ease ; 
indeed, it has been known to disable five 
partridges in succession. From its success- 
full pursuit of ducks the Americans call 
it the Duck Hawk. 
There is a peculiarity in the method of 
attack which this bird employs when pur- 
suing small game. Instead of merely 
