鴞 Stroke Order

鴞 xiāo 1. [鴟鴞] Also known as "鸋鴂." A name for a bird. 2. Peng; an ancient belief considered it an ominous bird. 3. A name for a bird, also known as an owl. It refers to the general category of birds in the Strigidae family. Characteristics include a cat-like head, large rounded eyes, tufts resembling ears on the head, and a short, hooked, and curved beak. The feathers are mostly brown with fine spots, dense and loose. They typically remain active at night, preying on mice, small birds, insects, and other small animals, which are beneficial to agriculture and forestry. Common species include the horned owl, tawny owl, barn owl, and ear owl. Origin of the term: [鴟鴞] also known as "鸋鴂." Refer to "鸋". In literature, it is noted that "鴞" refers to a bird associated with bad omens, as seen in poetry that mentions "常見的有梅，有鴞萃止." and the commentary describes "鴞" as a bird with an unpleasant call. Example phrases: - 鴞鳥 (owl) - 鴞炙 (grilled owl meat) - 鴞音 (the sound of an owl; refers to someone fierce or violent)