Bare-legged Owl
Margarobyas lawrencii
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The Bare-legged Owl is a small owl of the family Strigidae endemic to Cuba, inhabiting forests and woodland across the island. Weighing about 95.5g with a wingspan of 28.8cm, it is characterized by its unfeathered tarsi, which distinguish it from other Cuban owls. It is nocturnal, hunting insects, lizards, and small vertebrates in forested habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,8 cm | 11.3 in |
| Peso | 95,5 g | 3.37 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CR,CV.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Margarobyas |
| Especies | Margarobyas lawrencii |
Distribution
Bare-legged Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Bare-legged Owl endangered?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family