Long-eared Owl

Asio Otus

Order:

Strigiformes

Family:

Strigidae

Size:

M 35-38 cm, F 37-40 cm

Weight:

M 220-305 g, F 260-435 g

Taxonomy:

A. o. otus (Linnaeus, 1758)

Short Description:

Long-eared Owl is a medium-sized owl with prominent "ear" tufts on its head, giving it a distinctive appearance. It has orange eyes set in a pale facial disk, which contrasts with its streaked brown and buff plumage. Its long wings are barred with dark markings, and its underparts are paler with streaks. Overall, the Long-eared Owl has a cryptic plumage pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings during the daytime.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Long-eared Owl is found in various habitats, including forests, woodlands, scrublands, and sometimes even urban areas. It occurs throughout the country, from the lowlands to the mountainous regions, although its distribution may vary depending on prey availability and habitat suitability.

Long-eared Owl is primarily active at night, hunting small mammals such as mice, voles, and shrews. It hunts by perching on a high vantage point and scanning the ground for prey using its acute hearing and keen eyesight. When hunting, it flies silently, aided by its specialized wing feathers that dampen sound.