一切經音義 29.51

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Collared owlet (鵂鶹): The upper character is pronounced *xiū* (鵂), and the lower character is pronounced *liú* (鶹). Note: The collared owlet is a nocturnal bird of prey. It hides by day and flies by night, preying upon crows, magpies, and various other birds. It is as large as a crested goshawk, with a sharp beak and talons, eyes like red copper, and a gaze that pierces through people. It is also called *xūnhú* (薰胡) or *xìnhóu* (釁侯). Its call mimics its own name. Any other interpretations are incorrect. Fearing verbosity, I cannot cite them fully.