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Gen. IV. STRIX. Lin. 



I. Sub-gen. Strix. 



27 sp. * Strix passerina. Auct. The little Owl. 

 Athene nocfua. Bonap. 



Nest. May, in holes in ruins or in decayed trees, mostly in the midland countries of 



Europe; not common in Great Britain. 

 Eggs. 2-4, rounded, white. 



27 a 



27 d 



27 



28 sp. * Strix Tengmalni. Lin. Teugmaln's Owl. 



Nyctale „ Bonap. 



Nest. In holes of fir trees, chiefly in the north of Europe ; accidentally in Great Britain, 

 Eggs. 2, pure white. 



28 « 



18 3 



!8c 



