Tuts splendid bird is undoubtedly the most powerful hawk met with in Montana, where it is usually called eagle, and its carrying power is remarkable as the sequel will show.It does no harm, but, on the contrary, wages unceasing warfare against such pests as prairie dogs (Cynomys), gophers (Thomomys), and meadow mice (Arvicola), and should therefore be universally protected; nevertheless it has unfortunately become very scarce, excepting in one or two favored localities where it is strictly preserved.Although a
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