🌎 Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula caparoch) The American subspecies of the Northern Hawk Owl has a hawk-like appearance with a long tail, pointed wings, and a round head with a white face bordered in black. Its plumage is dark brown and white, heavily barred underneath. Its distribution is primarily across the boreal forests of Alaska and Canada. It is nomadic, moving southward into the northern US in winter, especially when prey is scarce. It is unusual for an owl as it is mostly diurnal (active by day). It hunts from prominent perches, like treetops, flying fast and low, and can hover before swooping on small mammal prey. Two other subspecies are recognised. Gemini 3 (Edited) Conservation status: Uncertain (COSEWIC) Fun fact: These owls are considered nomadic, not strictly migratory. Their populations and location shift dramatically based on the availability of their primary food source: Small rodents. 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/northern-hawk-owl-owl-bird-animal-6961771/ QQXY

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🌍🌏 Eurasian pygmy owl (Glaucidium passerinum) The Eurasian pygmy owl is a small owl species found in the boreal forests of northern Eurasia. With a round head that often appears flattened, short tail, and yellow eyes, it has a distinct appearance. Its plumage varies, but it generally has a brownish-grey colouration with white spots and streaks. It is known for its agile flight and ability to mimic other birds' calls. The Eurasian pygmy owl primarily feeds on small birds, insects, and rodents. It inhabits various forested habitats, including coniferous and mixed woodlands. Two subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay IBJX

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🌎🌍🌏 Great grey owl (Strix nebulosa) The great grey owl is the world's largest owl, with a wingspan of up to 5 feet. It has a distinctive pale grey plumage with dark streaks, large yellow eyes, and a prominent facial disc. These owls are found in boreal forests across North America, Europe, and Asia. They are primarily nocturnal hunters, using their exceptional hearing to locate small mammals in dense vegetation or under snow. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Note: Intensified timber management, rodenticides, vehicle collisions, and the increasing prevalence of the West Nile virus, pose ongoing threats to their numbers. 📷: Photo by thechaotictraveler via Pixabay IPCC

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🌏 Indian scops owl (Otus bakkamoena) The Indian scops owl is a small owl with a gray or brown body, buff underparts, and a facial disc. It has small ear tufts and orange or brown eyes. This owl is found in South Asia, inhabiting forests, woodlands, and gardens. It is nocturnal and feeds on insects, small mammals, and birds. 1.5 Flash Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by bitnikgao via Pixabay OQEO

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🌍🌏 Eurasian eagle-owl (Bubo bubo) The Eurasian eagle-owl, also known as Uhu, or simply Eagle owl, is one of the largest owl species in the world, with a wingspan of up to 1.8 metres. It has a powerful build, with a large head and a hooked beak. Its plumage is typically brown or grey, with darker markings. The Eurasian eagle-owl is a nocturnal predator, and it hunts small mammals, birds, and reptiles. It is a solitary bird, and it only comes together with other owls to mate. At least 13 subspecies are accepted. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: The greater part of Eurasia. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Strigiformes (Owls) Family: Strigidae (True owls/Typical owls) Genus: Bubo (American horned owls, Old World eagle-owls) Species: Bubo bubo (Eurasian eagle-owl) CC: KSYP 📷: Photo by Ben_Kerckx via Pixabay

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🌍🌏🌎 Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) The Snowy owl, also known as the Polar owl, the White owl or the Arctic owl, is a large, predominantly white, owl known for its striking appearance. Snowy owls have dense feathers that provide insulation in cold climates. They have relatively small heads and bright yellow eyes. Unlike most owls, Snowy owls are diurnal, meaning they are active during the day. They are remarkable hunters, primarily feed on small mammals, birds, and occasionally fish. Conservation status: Vulnerable (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: The Arctic regions of Eurasia and North America. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Strigiformes (Owls) Family: Strigidae (True owls/Typical owls) Genus: Bubo Species: B. scandiacus CC: HKKO 📷: Photo via Pixabay

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🌏 Spotted owlet (Athene brama) The spotted owlet is a small, stocky owl with a distinctive appearance. Its upperparts are grey-brown and heavily spotted with white, while its underparts are white with brown streaks. It has a pale facial disc and yellow eyes, as well as a white neckband and supercilium. Spotted owlets are typically found in open habitats, such as farmland and human settlements. They are often seen roosting in groups in the hollows of trees or in cavities in rocks or buildings. These owls are primarily nocturnal, but they can also be observed during the day. They are known for their short, undulating flight and their loud, hooting calls. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) Distribution: Tropical Asia from North Pakistan to Southeast Asia. Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Strigiformes (Owls) Family: Strigidae (True owls) Genus: Athene Species: A. brama CC: AZZJ 📷: Photo by NevigeTom via Pixabay

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Northern hawk-owl or Northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula). Adult. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: TTZK 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay 2021

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