Book Title: Mriga Pakshi Shastra
Author(s): Hamsadeva, M Sundaracharya
Publisher: V Krishnaswamy

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________________ portiouis long. Their necks are long and feathers are very rough. They are i.np:utient when hungry. They are not easily obtainable. They would fly very swift in the skv. They would injure quadrupeds at tiines. 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 possessing 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 KalaKala noises. Owing to their Kala-Kala noises the house owners hy 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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