OWLS. 344c 



base ; nostrils roundish. Wings roundedj the third quill 

 longest. Tarsi very strong, densely feathered. 



This genus has the ear similar to that of Aluco, but 

 without an anterior stiff operculum. It more strongly 

 resembles that of Syrnia, but is much larger. The disks 

 and rutf also are similar to those of the latter genus. 

 In fact, as I have already intimated, Syrnia and Bubo 

 might probably be united, were a sufficient number of 

 species examined, although the former is tuftless and the 

 latter tufted. P. 422. 



1. B. maximus. Great Eagle-Owl. — Tufts of about nine 

 feathers projecting more than two inches beyond the plu- 

 mage of the head ; the upper parts variegated with dark 

 brown and light reddish-yellow ; the lower of the latter co- 

 lour, marked with longitudinal blackish-brown spots and 

 streaks, and very numerous transverse undulating lines. 

 P. 426. 



