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Mrs. Loudon's Entertaining Naturalist
Mrs. Loudon's Entertaining Naturalist

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Mrs. Loudon's Entertaining Naturalist is here in full — 27 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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INHABITANTS OF THE AIR.
SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.
GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196
BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205
MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.
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Archivist
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mrs. Loudon's Entertaining Naturalist

Chapter III

Chapter 3 of Mrs. Loudon's Entertaining Naturalist is here in full — 27 sentences across 6 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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INHABITANTS OF THE AIR.
/ɪnˈhæbətənts ʌv ðə er/
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SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.
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GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196
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BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205
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MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Aquila noun US /ˈækwələ/

a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair

From this reading “GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196”

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buzzard noun US /ˈbʌzərd/

a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States

From this reading “BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205”

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condor noun US /ˈkɑːndər/

the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere

From this reading “GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196”

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diurnal adjective US /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

of or belonging to or active during the day

From this reading “SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.”

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Falco noun US /ˈfælkoʊ/

a genus of Falconidae

From this reading “GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196”

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goshawk noun US /ˈɡɑːshɔːk/

large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry

From this reading “BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205”

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harrier noun US /ˈheriər/

a persistent attacker

From this reading “MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.”

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osprey noun US /ˈɔːspri/

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

From this reading “GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196”

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GOLDEN EAGLE adjective + noun

large eagle of mountainous regions of the northern hemisphere having a golden-brown head and neck

In this reading “GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196”

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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188

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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189

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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191

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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194

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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195

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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196

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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197

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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199

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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200

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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202

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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203

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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204

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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205

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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208

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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210

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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211

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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213

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Accipiternoun

type genus of the family Accipitridae

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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AIRnounUS /er/

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading INHABITANTS OF THE AIR.

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alaudarius

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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albicilla

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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apivorus

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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AquilanounUS /ˈækwələ/

a constellation in the Milky Way near Cygnus; contains the star Altair

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Astur

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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BALDadjectiveUS /bɔːld/

with no effort to conceal

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Bech

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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BIRDnounUS /bɜːrd/

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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BIRDSnounUS /bɜːrdz/

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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BLACKadjectiveUS /blæk/

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Boié

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Buteonoun

broad-winged soaring hawks

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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BUZZARDnounUS /ˈbʌzərd/

a New World vulture that is common in South America and Central America and the southern United States

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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chrysaëtos

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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CircusnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəs/

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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communis

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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CONDORnounUS /ˈkɑːndər/

the largest flying birds in the western hemisphere

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Cuv

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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cyaneus

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Daud

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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DIURNALadjectiveUS /daɪˈɜːrnəl/

of or belonging to or active during the day

From this reading SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Dum

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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FalconounUS /ˈfælkoʊ/

a genus of Falconidae

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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FALCONnounUS /ˈfælkən/

diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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GOLDENadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊldən/

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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GOSHAWKnounUS /ˈɡɑːshɔːk/

large hawk of Eurasia and North America used in falconry

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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GraynounUS /ɡreɪ/

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Gryphus

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Gyrfalco

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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haliaëtus

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Haliæetus

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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HARRIERnounUS /ˈheriər/

a persistent attacker

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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HAWKnounUS /hɔːk/

diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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HENnounUS /hen/

adult female chicken

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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HONEYnounUS /ˈhʌni/

a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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Hypotriorchis

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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IInoun

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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INHABITANTSnounUS /ɪnˈhæbətənts/

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading INHABITANTS OF THE AIR.

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islandicus

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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JER

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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KESTRELnoun

small North American falcon

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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KITEnounUS /kaɪt/

a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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leucocephalus

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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melanaëtos

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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MERLINnounUS /ˈmɜːrlɪn/

(Arthurian legend) the magician who acted as King Arthur's advisor

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Milvusnoun

a genus including the common European kits

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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Nisusnoun

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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NOCTURNALadjectiveUS /nɑːkˈtɜːrnəl/

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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OFprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading INHABITANTS OF THE AIR.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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OSPREYnounUS /ˈɔːspri/

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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PallverbUS /pɑːl/

become less interesting or attractive

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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palumbarius

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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Pandionnoun

type genus of the Pandionidae

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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PapanounUS /ˈpɑːpʌ/

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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PEREGRINEnounUS /ˈperəɡriːn/

a widely distributed falcon formerly used in falconry

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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peregrinus

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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Pernisnoun

a common European bird of prey; dull brown with white-streaked underparts

From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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PREYnounUS /preɪ/

a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence

From this reading SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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RAPTORESnoun

term used in former classifications; erroneously grouped together birds of the orders Falconiformes and Strigiformes

From this reading SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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regalis

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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reptilivorus

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Sarcorhampus

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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Sav

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From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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SEAnounUS /siː/

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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SECRETARYnounUS /ˈsekrəteri/

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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SECTIONnounUS /ˈsekʃən/

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading SECTION I.--RAPTORES.--DIURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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Serpentarius

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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SPARROW-HAWK

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading INHABITANTS OF THE AIR.

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Tinnunculus

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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vulgaris

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From this reading BUZZARD Falco Buteo Buteo vulgaris.--_Bech._ 197 HONEY BUZZARD Falco apivorus Pernis apivorus.--_Cuv._ 199 GOSHAWK Falco palumbarius Astur palumbarius.--_Bech._ 200 SPARROW-HAWK Falco Nisus {Accipiter Nisus.--_Pall._ } 202 { Nisus communis--_Cuv._ } KITE Falco Milvus Milvus regalis.--_Cuv._ 203 JER FALCON Falco Gyrfalco Falco islandicus 204 PEREGRINE FALCON Falco peregrinus 205

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Vulturnoun

a bird that is usually restricted to the Andean condor

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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VULTUREnounUS /ˈvʌltʃər/

any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion

From this reading GOLDEN EAGLE Falco chrysaëtos Aquila chrysaëtos 185 SEA EAGLE Falco albicilla Haliæetus albicilla.--_Sav._ 188 BALD EAGLE Falco leucocephalus Haliæetus leucocephalus.--_Sav._ 189 OSPREY or } Falco haliaëtus Pandion haliaëtus.--_Cuv._ 191 FISHING HAWK} BLACK EAGLE Falco melanaëtos 194 VULTURE Vultur Papa Sarcorhampus Papa.--_Dum._ 195 CONDOR Vultur Gryphus Sarcorhampus Gryphus.--_Dum._ 196

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æsalon

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From this reading MERLIN Falco æsalon Hypotriorchis æsalon.--_Gray_ 208 KESTREL Falco Tinnunculus Tinnunculus alaudarius.--_Gray_ 210 SECRETARY BIRD Serpentarius reptilivorus.--_Daud._ 211 HEN HARRIER Falco cyaneus Circus cyaneus--_Boié_ 213 SECTION II.--NOCTURNAL BIRDS OF PREY.

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