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Small Case of Owls. 



The Sooty Ovol, or CineJ^ous Owl (S. Cineria). 



One of the peculiarities of the Owl genus, is the 

 disproportionate largeness of the eyes: this species 

 however is an exception to that circumstance, for in 

 this, although one of the largest of the family (30 

 inches long) the eyes do not exceed those of the 

 most minute. This does not appear, to have been 

 noticed by any author, probably from their not 

 having examined tliem while living. It is a native 

 of Hudson's Bay, and is said to prey in the day 

 on hares, grouse, &c. Presented by Mrs. Lean, of 

 Fenchurch-street. 



The Barred Owl (S. Nibulosa). Is likewise a na- 

 tive of Hudson's Bay. 



Three other Small Owls, one of them from Monte 

 Video, undescribed ; remarkable for its long and 

 slender legs. 



PARROTS (PSITTACUS). 



These Cases contain a numerous and elegant dis- 

 play of the Parrot tribe, consisting of about ninety 

 species of Maccaws, Cockatoos, Lories, Parrots, and 

 Paroquets, of the most splendid and beautiful plu- 

 mage, properly arranged and named. 



