ACCIPITRES. 



SUB-FAMILY I. 

 SuRNiN^. The Ilawh-Owls. 



Gen. Charac— Head small, without tufts, and the facial disk imperfect over 

 the eyes. 



Fig. 22. — the Canada owl. 



(Siirnia Ulula.) 



These birds inhabit tlic northern parts of Europe 

 and America, but are by no means peculiar to cold 

 climates, as they are likewise met with in the southern 

 parts of Africa. Their food chiefly consists of mice, 

 birds, and insects ; but during the winter, those of 

 the northern latitudes feed principally on ptarmigans. 

 Their nest is built on trees, and is composed of sticks, 

 grass, and feathers. The female lays two eggs. 



