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Band-bellied Owl
Pulsatrix melanota
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
55,2 cm
الوزن
82,0 g
الفصيلة
Strigidae
الرتبة
Strigiformes
حول
The Band-bellied Owl is a medium-sized owl of the family Strigidae found in Andean foothill forests from Peru to Bolivia. Weighing about 82g with a wingspan of 55.2cm, it has distinctive dark brown banding across the belly. It hunts small vertebrates and large insects in humid montane forest at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 55,2 cm | 21.7 in |
| الوزن | 82,0 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CV.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| الفصيلة | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Pulsatrix |
| الأنواع | Pulsatrix melanota |
Distribution
Band-bellied Owl has been recorded in 3 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Band-bellied Owl endangered?
The Band-bellied Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Band-bellied Owl nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Band-bellied Owl?
The Band-bellied Owl has a wingspan of 55.2 cm, weight of 82.0 g.
What order and family does the Band-bellied Owl belong to?
The Band-bellied Owl (Pulsatrix melanota) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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