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Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Least Concern
Wingspan
56.1 cm
Weight
296.3333333333333 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 56.1 cm 22.1 in
Weight 296.3333333333333 g 10.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.

Clutch Size

5-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Strigiformes (Owls)
Family Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Asio
Species Asio otus

Distribution

Long-eared Owl has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Long-eared Owl endangered?
The Long-eared Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-eared Owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O. Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Long-eared Owl?
The Long-eared Owl has a wingspan of 56.1 cm, weight of 296.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Long-eared Owl belong to?
The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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