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

of their eyes. They have very big and broad eyes. They are a little
tall and have small wings. They are very smooth having stout bodies.
They live always under the shade of the bushy tall trees. They are calm
and quiet-going by nature. They search for prey in crowds. They eat
flesh, insects and grains etc. They feel tired in the hot Sun. They
would never come out of their nests in rainy and winter seasons. They
are devoid of quarrels. They would dive in water and play at times.
[2nd variety of OWLS]
(VAYASADWIT)
This kind of owl often quarrels with crows. Hence they are
called Vayasadwit. They are spotted in different colours. They have
long and sharp beaks and long necks. They are very cruel-minded
birds. They create fear to all birds in the forests. They are strong
and powerful. They do not move so quick as other birds do. They
quarrel amongst themselves at times. They cry very unpleasantly
when they are angry. They are very fond of flesh. They often wave
their wings. They are very proud when they are young.
[3rd variety of OWLS]
(PECHAKA)
These kinds of owls are small and have stout bodies. They are
of muddy colour. They have white colour on the ends of their wings.
They have yellowish eyes, and are a little less in speed. They are calm
and good by nature. They foretell always the outcome of good or
bad by their cry. They live in the shade of bushy trees. They are good
to all birds. Some are brown in colour. They have big spots of
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