SHARP-SHINNED HAWK. 
332. Accipiter velox. 12 inches. 
This little hawk is one of the most active of the family, and 
from this fact it gets its name (Velox), meaning swift. It. is 
often seen in woods, orchards or even in large cities, in which 
latter place it does good service in catching English spar¬ 
rows. They also eat a great many mice and meadow moles. 
It is one of the most daring as w r ell as beautiful of the 
small hawks. 
Nest. —It is a rude and very frail platform of twigs and 
leaves placed in the crotch of a tree, usually at about fifteen 
feet from the ground, sometimes higher. Three white eggs, 
blotched with brown. 
COOPER HAWK. 
333. Accipiter coo peri. 16 inches. 
The markings of this bird are the same as the preceding 
and its larger size is the only difference. Also like the last 
this is a very destructive species to the small birds and 
chickens. Their nests are placed in taller trees at higher 
elevation from the ground than the former, and built in the 
same manner. Three bluish white eggs unmarked or faintly 
specked with brown (1.90 x 1.45). 
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