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Black-and-white Owl
Ciccaba nigrolineata
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Least Concern
Envergure
51,0 cm
Poids
470,5 g
Famille
Strigidae
Ordre
Strigiformes
À propos
The Black-and-white Owl is a medium-sized owl of humid lowland forests from Mexico to Peru. It has striking black-and-white barred plumage with large dark eyes. It hunts large insects, small rodents, and birds at night, often near forest streams and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 51,0 cm | 20.1 in |
| Poids | 470,5 g | 16.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CV,O.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Famille | Strigidae (True Owls) |
| Genus | Ciccaba |
| Espèces | Ciccaba nigrolineata |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-and-white Owl endangered?
The Black-and-white Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-white Owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O.
How big is the Black-and-white Owl?
The Black-and-white Owl has a wingspan of 51.0 cm, weight of 470.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-white Owl belong to?
The Black-and-white Owl (Ciccaba nigrolineata) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.
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