_Asio flammeus. Case 1, Fig. 18_
The 'ears' are barely evident, the eyes are
yellow; underparts streaked. L. 15-1/2.
_Range._ Found throughout the greater part of the
world; migrating southward at the northern part of
its North American range.
Washington, common W.V. Ossining, casual.
Cambridge, T.V., Mch. 15-Apl. 15, rare; Oct.-Nov.,
uncommon. N. Ohio, uncommon P.R. Glen Ellyn, rare,
Dec. 11-May 15. SE. Minn., common S.R.
This is a marsh Owl and we are therefore not likely to find it
associated with other members of its family. Its notes are said to
resemble the _ki-yi_ of a small dog. Four to seven white eggs are laid
in an open nest in the grasses in April.