Note 83 — Family FALCONIDÆ.—The Falcons. (continued 4)
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Astur palumbarius, var. palumbarius (Linn.). Falco palumbarius, Linn. S. N. 1766, 130. Astur p., Cuv. Règ. An. (ed. 1), I, 320; et Auct. Hab. Europe and Asia.
Specimens examined.—National Museum, 2; Philadelphia Academy, 10; Boston Society, 5; Museum Comp. Zoöl., Cambridge, 1; New York Museum, 1. Total, 19.
Measurements.—♂. Wing, 12.25–13.70; tail, 9.40–10.00; culmen, .80; tarsus, 3.00; middle toe, 1.80. ♀. Wing, 13.80–14.50; tail, 10.10–10.90; culmen, .90–.95; tarsus, 2.80–3.15; middle toe, 2.05–2.20.