Tengmalm’s Owl — Nyctala Tengmalmi (J. F. Gmelin)
This species is an inhabitant of the pine forests of Northern Europe, migrating southwards in winter. A few stragglers have occurred in these islands from time to time. The general colour above is umber brown, spotted and marked with white; the facial disk is white with a dark outer ring; under parts whitish, barred and streaked with brown. Length 9 in.; wing 6·5 in.
The plumage of this species is exceptionally thick and downy; the feathers on the legs and toes especially so.