THE GREAT HORNED OWL. 17

be seen dozing on the branch of a tree.
They prey upon small birds and mice,
stealing upon them in the night. They
have a boding cry. The Great Horned,
or Cat Owl, is found in every part of the
United States. The female is about two
feet in length—the male smaller. Their
plumage is mottled. The face has much
of the appearance of that of the cat. This
owl utters a very dismal cry, somewhat
resembling the sound of the words, hoo-
hoo, or boo-hoo! It makes other very
disagreeable noises.