CINCINNATI ZOO GUIDE 
barn owl is a very good type of the group. It feeds chiefly on 
mice in its wild state. 
THE EAGLE CAGE 
This is a very large and handsome building, divided into 
seven compartments and containing eagles, vultures, hawks 
and owls. All of these birds belong to the order Raptores , or 
Birds of Prey. This order contains over 500 species, and they 
are widely distributed over the world. Their characteristics are 
strong curved beaks, and large, strong feet supplied with 
powerful claws. Most of them are carnivorous, some capturing 
live prey, while others prefer carrion. To this latter class belong 
the vultures, or condor. 
The Condor (Sarcorhamphus gryphus). The condor is an in¬ 
habitant of the great mountain system of South America. In 
dimensions it is the largest and most formidable of the vulture 
family. The expanse of its wings will reach ten feet. When in full 
plumage, the male condor may easily be distinguished from the 
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