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Revision as of 18:51, 14 January 2009
Alternative name: Northern Long-eared Owl
- Asio otus
Identification
Medium sized owl, orange face. Two long 'ears' which give it its name.
Distribution
Europe, Asia and North America
Taxonomy
There are four recognised subspecies.
Habitat
Deciduous, mixed and coniferous woodland and forest.
Behaviour
Nocturnal and crepuscular.
Diet is mainly voles.
It nests in old nest of other birds.
Migrates in winter (example: to United Kingdom from Scandinavia). Sometimes forms large, communal roosts during daytime.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Asio otus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
External Links
