An order of BIRDS with the common name owls characterized by strongly hooked beaks, sharp talons, large heads, forward facing eyes, and facial disks. While considered nocturnal RAPTORS, some owls do hunt by day.
    

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Dequadin lozenges : hawk owl.

Various birds: chickens on the ground; an owl, magpie and woodpecker on a tree; ducks and eagles in the air. Etching by C. Mosley, ca. 1760.

Ventolin inhaler rotacaps and rotahaler : tawny owl.

An unusual degree of tolerance ... Paynocil : the prairie dog and burrowing owl.

Piriton for the relief and prophylaxis of allergic reactions : short-eared owl.

Guanimycin : snowy owl.

Two men play cards at a table as others watch, smoke and drink in a dingy smoke den. Mezzotint by W. Baillie, 1771, after D. Teniers the younger.

Ventolin tablets-2 mg & 4mg spandets, syrup : long-eared owl.

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Guanimycin : snowy owl.

Two men play cards at a table as others watch, smoke and drink in a dingy smoke den. Mezzotint by W. Baillie, 1771, after D. Teniers the younger.

Ventolin tablets-2 mg & 4mg spandets, syrup : long-eared owl.

Various birds: chickens on the ground; an owl, magpie and woodpecker on a tree; ducks and eagles in the air. Etching by C. Mosley, ca. 1760.

Dequadin lozenges : hawk owl.