________________
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]
(VAYASAD WIT)
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 wines. They aro vory pronl when they are young,
[3rd variety of OWLS)
(PECHAKA)
These kinds of owls are small and have stont bodies. They are of muddy colonr. They liave white colour on the ends of their wings. They have yellowish eyes, and are a little lessia 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 bicwn in colour. They have big spots of
-- 105 -
