Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto glaucops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tyto-glaucops"></birdfyi-bird>The Ashy-faced Owl (Tyto glaucops) is a bird species in the family Tytonidae (barn owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 50.3 cm and a weight of 401.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Ashy-faced Owl is a barn owl species endemic to Hispaniola and Tortue Island in the Caribbean. Weighing about 400g with a wingspan near 50cm, it has a pale ashy-grey facial disc that distinguishes it from the common barn owl. It hunts small mammals and birds in open habitats at night.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 50.3 cm | 19.8 in |
| Weight | 401.5 g | 14.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Species | Tyto glaucops |
Distribution
Ashy-faced Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tytonidae family