Hawk Owl
377a. Surnia ulula caparoch. 15 inches.
This owl, mottled and barred, gray and black, might readily be taken for a Hawk, because of his hawk-like appearance, and long rounded tail. They are very active birds especially in the day time, and they do most of their hunting in daylight rather than at night. Their food consists of small rodents and many small birds.
Nest.—In hollow trees or upon the ground. Four to eight white eggs (1.50 × 1.20).