XII. LONG-EAEED OWL. 



(Asio otus.) 



So called from the long ear-like feathers that stand up on its 

 head. Was drawn from a caged bird, a fine, lively, well-feathered 

 specimen, with brilliant yellow eyes. I have never met with it 

 in a wild state, nor with the Short-eared Owl. 



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