Doleful creatures
(occurring only Isa. 13:21. Heb. ochim, i.e., "shrieks;" hence
"howling animals"), a general name for screech owls (howlets),
which occupy the desolate palaces of Babylon. Some render the
word "hyaenas."
Bibliography Information Easton, Matthew George. M.A., D.D., "Biblical Meaning for 'Doleful creatures' Eastons Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Eastons; 1897.