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Bare-legged Owl

Margarobyas lawrencii

Least Concern
Envergadura
28,8 cm
Peso
95,5 g
Família
Strigidae
Ordem
Strigiformes

The Bare-legged Owl (Margarobyas lawrencii) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (true owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.8 cm and a weight of 95.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

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 conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CR,CV.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Strigiformes (Owls)
Família Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Margarobyas
Espécies Margarobyas lawrencii

Distribution

Bare-legged Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Bare-legged Owl endangered?
The Bare-legged Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bare-legged Owl nest?
Nest type: CR,CV.
How big is the Bare-legged Owl?
The Bare-legged Owl has a wingspan of 28.8 cm, weight of 95.5 g.
What order and family does the Bare-legged Owl belong to?
The Bare-legged Owl (Margarobyas lawrencii) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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