BURROWING OWL. 
378. Speotyio cunicularia hypogcea. 10 inches. 
These birds are wholly different in plumage, form and habits 
from any other American Owls. Basily identified by theii long, 
slender and scantily feathered legs. They are brownish above, 
with white, and under parts are white spotted with 
Tail dark brown, with five white bars across it. They 
abundant and useful species west of the Mississippi. 
They live in the same regions as the Prairie Dogs are found, 
and use the deserted burrows of these animals, or take them by 
force, for they are more than a match for these curious animals. 
Nest. —Generally in quite large communities in burrows m 
the ground, usually lining them with grass and feathers. They 
may often be seen sitting at the opening of their burrows dur¬ 
ing the day time. Six to ten white eggs are laid (1.25 x 1.00). 
spotted 
brown, 
are an 
PYGMY OWL. 
379. Glaucidium gnoma. 7 inches. 
These interesting little Owls, which are found in the Pocky 
Mountains, westward from British Columbia to Mexico, feed 
in the day time upon insects, mice and occasionally small birds. 
They are to be seen in the wooded districts. Nest in holes of: 
trees. Four eggs (1.00 x.90). 
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