Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

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Brief #

Plumage is mottled tawny to brown with a barred tail and wings.

Synonyms #

  • Búho campestre (Spanish)
  • Curuxa das xunqueiras (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Short-eared Owl is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

It has large eyes, a big head, a short neck, and broad wings. Its bill is short, strong, hooked and black. Its plumage is mottled tawny to brown with a barred tail and wings. The upper breast is significantly streaked.

Measurements #

Length: 34 - 42 cm
Wingspan: 0.9 - 1.05 m
Weight: 260 - 350 g

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