Note 97 — Chapter VIII · OTHER SPECIES OF OWLS
D. C. (Douglas Craven) Phillott translation
The Indian grass-owl, Strix candida, though a much more difficult quarry than the short-eared owl, can be successfully flown by a trained saker, provided the latter is in high condition: a saker is not fit for this flight unless she weighs at least 2 lbs. 4 oz., better 2 lbs. 6 oz.