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Band-bellied Owl
Pulsatrix melanota
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Least Concern
Wingspan
55.2 cm
Weight
82.0 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 55.2 cm | 21.7 in |
| Weight | 82.0 g | 2.89 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Pulsatrix |
| Species | Pulsatrix melanota |
Distribution
Band-bellied Owl has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
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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