F. 71. STRIGIDAE (5), BARN OWLS, 26 sp.—13(11)A., 3(1)O., 1(0)P., 4(3)E., 1(1)Nc., 7(7)Nl.
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26
179 Australian Barn Owl (Lesser Masked, Delicate, Screech), Strix delicatula, N.G., A.
[~179-183 Genus, Tyto.]
Stat. c. timber 14
Upper beautiful soft light grayish-brown tinged yellow, finely spotted blackish-brown and white; under white, few small brownish spots; disc white edged buff; f., sim. Mice, rats.
180 Masked Owl, S. novae-hollandiae, A.
[~179-183 Genus, Tyto.]
Stat. r. forests, rocky 14
Pale buff; head, back wings marked dark-brown, few white spots; under paler, few brown spots; disc purplish-white, edged with deep-brown spots; f., larger. Mice, rats.
181 Chestnut-faced Owl, S. castanops, N.S.W., V., S.A., T.
[~179-183 Genus, Tyto.]