मृगपक्षी-शास्त्र (हंसदेव - १३वीं शती का अमर भारतीय वन्यजीव, पक्षी एवं प्राणि-विज्ञान)

portionis long. Their necks are long and feathers are very rough. They
are impatient when hungry. They are not easily obtainable. They would
fly very swift in the skv. They would injure quadrupeds at times.
They have enemity amongst themselves. They would always be
wandering round and round. They are born in forests and live in
forests alone. There are many varieties of crows born in forests pos-
sessing the same nature, qualities and colour. They must be caught in
their early ages and trained. They are young until the 4th year. Their
utmost age is 5 years. Owing to creed and nature they are said to
be Tamasa adhama or inferior in 3rd class.
28th GROUP.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF OWLS.
There are 3 kinds of owls. They live in jungles, forests,
gardens and towers. They have broad and big eyes. Their bodies are
stout. They have big heads. They would, always be crying with Kala-
Kala noises. Owing to their Kala-Kala noises the house owners by
their side attain good. Their passion would be increased in winter
season. Their varieties are described below:—
[1st variety of OWLS]
(ULOOKA)
This kind of owl is blackish-red in colour. There are different
colours on their feathers. They are yellowish in colour on the corners
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