. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. 142 POPULAR OFFICIAL GREAT HORNED OWL. SPECTACLED OWL. gan. On June 1, 1911, the Park exhibited six fine speci- mens, one of which was almost pure white. During the three hottest months of summer, these birds would suffer considerably, so during this period they are confined in a cool, dark cellar, thus keeping in perfect health and comfort throughout the year. The Screech Owl, (Otus asio).—This little horned owl is our commonest species, and frequents the neighborhood of dwellings and orchards. Being n
. Popular official guide to the New York Zoological Park. New York Zoological Park. 142 POPULAR OFFICIAL GREAT HORNED OWL. SPECTACLED OWL. gan. On June 1, 1911, the Park exhibited six fine speci- mens, one of which was almost pure white. During the three hottest months of summer, these birds would suffer considerably, so during this period they are confined in a cool, dark cellar, thus keeping in perfect health and comfort throughout the year. The Screech Owl, (Otus asio).—This little horned owl is our commonest species, and frequents the neighborhood of dwellings and orchards. Being nocturnal it is more com- mon than is generally supposed, and its curious cry, which is not a screech, but a musical, quavering series of notes, is the cause most frequently leading to its discovery. Its two phases of plumage, red and gray, occur independently of sex, age or season. Its food consists of mice and insects. The Barred Owl, (Syrnium varium).—This owl is more diurnal than its nearest relatives, and often hunts its prey in bright moonshine. Its deep, penetrating call, "woo-o-o, whoo-o-o,'' is one of the most weird and striking cries of the bird world. Another peculiarity, common to all owls, but more noticeable in this less nocturnal species, is the absolute- ly noiseless flight. The soft, downy feathers of the owl permit it to wing its way through the air with as little noise as a falling Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original New York Zoological Park; Hornaday, William Temple, 1854-1937; New York Zoological Society. New York, New York Zoological Society
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