. Michigan bird life : a list of all the bird species known to occur in the State together with an outline of their classification and an account of the life history of each species, with special reference to its relation to agriculture ... . riate XXVII. Richardsons from life. From Bird Lore. Courtesy of P. B. Plate XXVIII. Acadian Bird Lore. Courtesy of Frank M. Chapman. LAND BIRDS. 319 155. Acadian Owl. Cryptoglaux acadica acadica (Gmel.). (372) Synonyms: Saw-whet Owl, Si^arrow Owl, White-fronted Owl (young), KirtlandsOwl.—Strix acadica, Gmel., 1788, Aud.,
. Michigan bird life : a list of all the bird species known to occur in the State together with an outline of their classification and an account of the life history of each species, with special reference to its relation to agriculture ... . riate XXVII. Richardsons from life. From Bird Lore. Courtesy of P. B. Plate XXVIII. Acadian Bird Lore. Courtesy of Frank M. Chapman. LAND BIRDS. 319 155. Acadian Owl. Cryptoglaux acadica acadica (Gmel.). (372) Synonyms: Saw-whet Owl, Si^arrow Owl, White-fronted Owl (young), KirtlandsOwl.—Strix acadica, Gmel., 1788, Aud., and others.—Nyctale acadica, Bonap., 1838,and authors generally.—Strix passerina, Penn.—Strix frontalis, Licht.—Nyctale albifrons, Cass. Plate XXVIII. Smallest of our owls, the wing less than six inches. This, together withthe absence of ear-tufts, and the numerous small white spots above andbrownish stripes below, readily identifies the bird. Distribution.—North America at large, breeding from the middle statesnorthward, and in mountainous regions of the west southward into Mexico. A dainty little owl, doubtless much more common than generallysupposed, and well distributed over the entire state. Its small size, strictlynocturnal habits, and protective coloration make it easy for it to avoiddetection. During the day
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