Boreal Owl

The Boreal Owl (<em>Aegolius funereus</em>) is a small owl belonging to the family Strigidae (True Owls). It inhabits forest environments, where it relies on dense coniferous and mixed woodland cover for shelter and foraging. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. The Boreal Owl nests in cavities (nest type CV), making use of natural tree hollows or abandoned woodpecker holes. Incubation lasts approximately 29 days, and fledging occurs between 28 and 36 days after hatching. Clutch size typically ranges from 3 to 6 eggs. Vocalizations and song descriptions are not well documented in the available data for this species. As a cavity-nesting owl of boreal and montane forest zones, it is dependent on old-growth trees with suitable nesting sites. The species is currently assessed as Least Concern by conservation authorities.