. Birds of other lands, reptiles, fishes, jointed animals and lower forms;. Zoology; Birds; Reptiles; Fishes. PhoC9 by C. N. Mauroyetzi'] ISmyr-Tjj. Photi Sr f. P. Dando, ] TAWNY OWL One of tht commonest Brithh o"lv/s EAGLE-OWL One cf the largest oluls It is therefore a relief to find this unwarrantable prejudice is not absolutely universal, since amongst some people, at least, the owl has found some favour. The best-known instance of this is the case of the Greeks, who made the owl the symbol of wisdom, and chose as an emblem, sinjyularly enough, the species known as the Little ( )
. Birds of other lands, reptiles, fishes, jointed animals and lower forms;. Zoology; Birds; Reptiles; Fishes. PhoC9 by C. N. Mauroyetzi'] ISmyr-Tjj. Photi Sr f. P. Dando, ] TAWNY OWL One of tht commonest Brithh o"lv/s EAGLE-OWL One cf the largest oluls It is therefore a relief to find this unwarrantable prejudice is not absolutely universal, since amongst some people, at least, the owl has found some favour. The best-known instance of this is the case of the Greeks, who made the owl the symbol of wisdom, and chose as an emblem, sinjyularly enough, the species known as the Little ( )wl, a bird which is notorious for its ludicrous behaviour, so much so that it has earned for itself the reputation of being the veritable buffoon of birds. Its grotesque and ridiculous antics are utilised bv Continental bird-catchers, who use it as a lure to attract small birds, tethering it for this pur- pose near nets, snares, or twigs smeared with bird-lime. Amongst other birds, strangelv enough, the owl appears to be as much disliked as the fiercer and more dangerous members of the Hawk Tribe, and in con- secjuence, should one venture abroad during the day or be discovered in its retreat, the alarm is given, and every small bird within call is summoned to take part in a general mobbing. Although proverbially unpalatable, the Little Owl. 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 Cornish, C. J. (Charles John), 1858-1906. New York, University Society
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