Class II. LONG EARED OWL. . 1^ 



and dusky spots, and the part next the bill 



black ; the breast and belly are of a dull yellow, 



marked with slender brown strokes pointing 



downwards ; the thighs and vent feathers are of 



the same color, but unspotted. The back and 



coverts of the wings are varied with deep brown • ■ 



and yellow ; the quil feathers of the same color, 



but near the ends of the outermost is a broad 



bar of red ; the tail is marked with dusky and 



reddish bars, but beneath appears ash colored ; 



the horns or ears are about an inch long, and 



consist of nine feathers variegated with yellow 



and black; the feet are feathered down to the 



claws. ; ; •. : ' ■ •■ • 



