If you think a Hawk has stolen a pet Hen, look well before you shoot; and if he has rusty-red shoulders count yourself mistaken--and let him go." "A true account," said the Eagle; "you stand acquitted.

Sparrow Hawk, your turn." This charming little Hawk, about the size of a Shrike, had all the beauty of shape and color of a song bird, combined with Hawk-like dash.
His wings were narrow and pointed.

His back was reddish-brown with a few black bars, and there was a broad one on the end of his tail; his wings were partly bluish.

Underneath he was white, shading to cream color and spotted with black.

His head was bluish with black markings on the sides and a red spot on the top.