ˈstriks
: a variously restricted genus of owls:
a
in former classifications
(1)
: a large genus containing most owls except the barn owls
(2)
: a genus comprising the barn owls
b
: the type genus of the family Strigidae comprising owls that lack ear tufts and including the tawny owl and the barred owl
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“Strix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strix. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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