Mottled Wood Owl

Strix Ocellata

Order:

Strigiformes

Family:

Strigidae

Size:

40 to 50 centimeters (16 to 20 inches)

Weight:

500 to 700 grams (1.1 to 1.5 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Strix ocellata (Lesson, 1830)

Short Description:

Mottled Wood Owl is a medium to large-sized owl species characterized by its mottled brown and gray plumage, which provides excellent camouflage against tree bark. It has prominent ear tufts on its head and striking yellow eyes. Its facial disk is pale with dark concentric circles around the eyes, giving it an intense appearance. The underparts are typically lighter in color, with barring or streaking.

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Mottled Wood Owl is primarily found in forested areas, including temperate and subtropical forests, as well as wooded ravines and plantations. It is distributed throughout various regions of the country, including the northern mountainous areas such as the Himalayas, as well as the central and southern regions.

Mottled Wood Owls are nocturnal birds, meaning they are most active during the night when they hunt for prey. Their diet primarily consists of small mammals like rodents, birds, insects, and occasionally reptiles. They are skilled hunters, using their excellent hearing and vision to locate and capture prey in the darkness of the forest.