. A popular handbook of the ornithology of the United States and Canada, based on Nuttall's Manual. Birds; Birds. LONG-EARED OWL. ASIO WILSONIANUS. Char. Above, finely mottled with dark brown, dull buff, and gray ; breast similar, but of reddish tint; belly paler, with dark markings. Ear- tufts large; toes feathered. Length 15 inches. Nest. Usually in a tree; of twigs, lined with grass and feathers. Sometimes a deserted Crow's or Hawk's nest is used. Eggs. 3-6; white and oval; X This species, like several others of the genus, appears to be almost a denizen of the world, being found
. A popular handbook of the ornithology of the United States and Canada, based on Nuttall's Manual. Birds; Birds. LONG-EARED OWL. ASIO WILSONIANUS. Char. Above, finely mottled with dark brown, dull buff, and gray ; breast similar, but of reddish tint; belly paler, with dark markings. Ear- tufts large; toes feathered. Length 15 inches. Nest. Usually in a tree; of twigs, lined with grass and feathers. Sometimes a deserted Crow's or Hawk's nest is used. Eggs. 3-6; white and oval; X This species, like several others of the genus, appears to be almost a denizen of the world, being found from Hudson's Bay to the West Indies and Brazil, throughout Europe, in Africa, northern Asia, and probably China, in all which countries it appears to be resident, but seems more abundant in certain places in winter, following rats and mice to their retreats in or near houses and barns. It also preys upon small birds, and in summer destroys beetles. It commonly lodges in ruined buildings, the caverns of rocks, or in hollow trees. It defends. 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 Nuttall, Thomas, 1786-1859; Chamberlain, Montague, 1844-1924. Boston, Little, Brown
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