Ashy-faced Owl
Tyto glaucops
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
50,3 cm
Gewicht
401,5 g
Familie
Tytonidae
Ordnung
Strigiformes
Über uns
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 50,3 cm | 19.8 in |
| Gewicht | 401,5 g | 14.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: NO.
Gelegegröße
3-7
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes (Eulen) |
| Familie | Tytonidae (Schleiereulen) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Arten | Tyto glaucops |
Distribution
Ashy-faced Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Ashy-faced Owl endangered?
The Ashy-faced Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ashy-faced Owl nest?
Nest type: NO.
How big is the Ashy-faced Owl?
The Ashy-faced Owl has a wingspan of 50.3 cm, weight of 401.5 g.
What order and family does the Ashy-faced Owl belong to?
The Ashy-faced Owl (Tyto glaucops) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.
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