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1. The Great Horned Oivl of Hudson s-Bay (Strix 

 Bubo) approaches nearly to the size of the Eagle : 

 it is found in the most cold countries, and preys on 

 hares and the larger species of game, &c. 



2. Large Owl, unknown, 



3. Snowy Owl (Strix Nyctea). This extremely 

 beautiful and majestic bird is found in Europe, 

 America, and Asia : contrary to the habits of the 

 others, it preys by day on herons, hares, mice, and 

 sometimes carrion — in winter it is quite white. 



4 and 5. Pair of Canada Owls (Strix Eunerea), 

 These make a near approach to some of the hawks. 



6. The Tawney Owl (Strix Stridula) inhabits this 

 country. 



7 and 8. The Wdte or 'Barn Owls (Strix Flamraea) 

 with their young. 



9. The Short-eared Owl (Strix Brachyotos) ^ rare 

 British species, visiting us the latter end of summer, 

 and departing in spring. 



10. Little Oivl (Strix Passerina). The smallest 

 and most rare of the British Owls, little larger than a 

 blackbird. 



11 and 12. Indian Horned Oivls (Strix Indica) only 

 seven inches long — the smallest known Owl. 



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