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Owls including the Great Horned Owl, and Eastern Screech owls were a common part of the woodland environment. Their hoots and screeches were part of the night time sounds in New Netherland.
In New England's Raritiesm 1672, Josselyn says,"The Owl, Avis devia, which are of three kinds; the great Gray Owl with Ears, the little Gray Owl, and the White Owl which is no bigger than a Thrush."