Hxhibit in Chicago Natural History Museum 



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gle Owl 



The open coniferous snow-covered forest with a horned owl perched on a stinnp and 

 pestered by jays presents a scene in Manchuria. At a casual glance it might be taken 

 for a scene in the Rocky Mountains, for the appearance of the country is similar. The 

 European species shown — the eagle owl — is slightly larger but very similar to our great 

 homed owl. The Old World jays are rather different in appearance but are related to 



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