LONG-EARED OWL. 



Otus vulyaris. FLEMING. 



PLATE XXXI. 



Strix otns, Linn. Le Moyen Due, /??</??>.- Hibou, Moyene 

 Due, Temminck. Otus vulgaris, Flem. Brit. Animals. 

 Long-eared Owl of British ornithologists. 



THE characters of this form are detailed above, 

 jmd the difference in the form of the ear and 

 external conchal opening are endeavoured to be 

 represented in the woodcut. This is an Owl 

 of strictly arboreal habits, frequenting only the 

 thickest woods, hunting on their skirts at even- 

 ing, and breeding on trees. The sombre tints 

 of the plumage, beautifully pencilled when in- 

 spected nearly, are more unobtrusive than that of 

 the White Owl, and harmonize better with the 

 seclusion of the forest. In a dull winter evening, 

 he is frequently seen abroad before. sunset; and 

 when disturbed during the day, the flight, though 

 sailing and buoyant, is bold and strong. He 

 perches openly, and when approached, you can 

 perceive his beautiful orange coloured eyes dilated, 

 brilliant, and expressive, his long egrets raised and 



