SAW-WHET OWL. 
372. Cryptoglaux acadica. 8 inches. 
This species is similar to the preceding, but is smaller and 
more of a brownish color all over. It has no ear tufts. They 
are very quiet little birds, nocturnal in their habits, and can¬ 
not see well in the strong light, a fact that has allowed them 
to be captured by hand from their roosting places in the trees. 
Nest.—They will usually select the hole of a woodpecker, 
in which to lay their four white eggs. Their eggs are laid 
and the young are hatched and out of the nests before the 
breeding time for woodpeckers, so that the same home may 
be occupied later by another family (1.20 x 1.00). 
Range.—North America, breeding in the northern part of 
the United States and British Columbia, and wintering to 
southern California. 
SCREECH OWL. 
373. Otus asio asio. 10 inches. 
These may be found in two color phases, the red or gray 
with black and white markings. It is frequently called the 
11 Little Horned Owl, ” because of its ear tufts. They are 
easily tamed and become great pets, and about a barn are 
as good as a cat for catching mice. 
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