344rf STRIGINiE. 



Genus VI. SCOPS. OWLET. 



Conch of the ear about one-third of the height of the 

 head, elliptical, with a slightly elevated margin beset 

 with feathers. Aperture of the meatus large, elliptical, in 

 a depression in the lower part of the concha. Facial disks 

 incomplete above the eyes. Ruff inconspicuous and in- 

 complete. Bill short, strong, its upper outline cm-ved 

 from the base ; nostrils large, roundish. Wings round- 

 ed, the third quill longest. Tarsi slender, covered with 

 short feathers or half bare. 



This genus is intermediate between Bubo and Syrnia ; 

 and thus completes the circle of affinities, as will be sub- 

 sequently explained. P. 442. 



1. Sc(^s Aldrovandi. Tufted Owlet. — Tufts of about 

 twelve feathers; upper parts variegated with grey and 

 brown, and streaked with brownish-black. P. 444. 



