From New Jersey on the east, and from Columbia River on the west, northward; but not in the central plains. Migratory.
Hawk Owl, Strix hudsonica, Wils. v. vi. p. 64.
Strix funerea, Bonap. Syn. p. 35.
Hawk Owl, Strix funerea, Nutt. Man. v. i. p. 115.
28. 2. Surnia nyctea, Linn. Snowy Day-Owl.—Snowy Owl.
Plate CXXI. Male and Female.
Tail rather long, moderately rounded; plumage white; head and back spotted; wings, tail, and lower parts barred with dusky brown. Young pure white. Individuals vary much in markings.
Male, 21, 53. Female, 26, 65.
From South Carolina on the east, and Columbia River on the west, northward. Migratory.
Snowy Owl, Strix nyctea, Nutt. Man. v. i. p. 116.
Snowy Owl, Strix nyctea, Aud. Amer. Orn. v. ii. p. 135: v. v. p. 382.
29. 3. Surnia passerina, Linn. Passerine Day-Owl.—Little Night Owl.