Barking Owl vs Schnee-Eule
Ninox connivens verglichen mit Bubo scandiacus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Barking Owl | Schnee-Eule |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Ninox connivens | Bubo scandiacus |
| Ordnung | Strigiformes | Strigiformes |
| Familie | Strigidae | Strigidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Länge | — | 63,0 cm (24.8 in) |
| Flügelspannweite | 59,7 cm (23.5 in) | 145,0 cm (57.1 in) |
| Gewicht | 567,3333333333334 g (20.01 oz) | 2100,0 g (74.08 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | Primarily lemmings on the breeding grounds, where a pair may consume over 1,500 per year. … |
| Gelegegröße | 2-3 | 3-14 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Schnee-Eule
Arctic tundra for breeding. Winters in open habitats resembling tundra, including prairies, airports, shorelines, and agricultural fields.
Song & Call Comparison
Barking Owl
Schnee-Eule
Male gives a deep booming hoot 'hooooo' and a rising 'hoo-hoo' series. Also barks sharply when alarmed. Quieter than many owls; silent during long Arctic winter hunts.
Geographic Range & Migration
Barking Owl
Schnee-Eule
Circumpolar Arctic for breeding. Irruptive winter movements bring birds south to the northern United States, Europe, and Asia.
Erhaltungsstatus
Barking Owl
Schnee-Eule
How to Tell Them Apart
Barking Owl
Schnee-Eule
Adult males are almost entirely white. Females and immatures have dark brown barring and spotting. Yellow eyes and fully feathered feet.
Dark hooked bill mostly hidden by dense facial feathering
About These Birds
Barking Owl
The Barking Owl is a medium-to-large owl of the family Strigidae found in woodland and open forest across Australia and parts of New Guinea. Weighing about 567.3g with a wingspan of 59.7cm, it is named for its distinctive dog-like barking call. It is nocturnal, hunting rabbits, possums, small birds, and large insects from exposed perches.
Schnee-Eule
Die Schnee-Eule ist die schwerste Eule Nordamerikas und einer der charismatischsten Vögel der Arktis. Anders als die meisten Eulen ist sie größtenteils tagaktiv – bedingt durch das durchgehende Tageslicht der arktischen Sommer. Periodische Masseneinflüge der Schnee-Eule nach Süden hängen mit den Populationszyklen der Lemminge zusammen.