A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

OWLS

Wed, 21 Dec '22
Bevy : quails :: parliament : ___
Mon, 14 Nov '22
Birds that can twist their heads almost 360°
Thu, 13 Oct '22
Birds whose eyes don't move
Fri, 13 May '22
Creatures with asymmetrical ears for accuracy in hunting
Mon, 28 Jun '21
You can't say they won't give a hoot!
Thu, 29 Apr '21
Real head-turners