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disposition, and may not safely be associated with smaller 

 species. 



The Barn Owl (Aluco pratincola) is typically a bird of 

 warm climates, ranging from central New York southward 

 to Mexico. It is not a common species in the northern por- 

 tion of its range, and its discovery or capture always excites 

 the curiosity of the neighborhood. Its curious facial ap- 

 pearance has given rise to the name " Monkey-faced Owl." 

 It does well in captivity, but must have fairly warm quar- 

 ters in winter. 



