Australasian Grass-owl

Australasian Grass-owl

Tyto longimembris

Least Concern
Envergadura
62,5 cm
Peso
382,0 g
Família
Tytonidae
Ordem
Strigiformes

The Australasian Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris) is a bird species in the family Tytonidae (barn owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 62.5 cm and a weight of 382 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Sobre

The Australasian Grass-owl is a barn owl relative found in open grasslands and marshes from Australia and New Guinea to parts of Asia. Weighing about 382g with a wingspan of 62.5cm, it has a pale heart-shaped facial disc and long legs suited for hunting through grass. It hunts rodents and other small mammals at night.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 62,5 cm 24.6 in
Peso 382,0 g 13.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SA. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 60 days.

Tamanho da postura

3-8

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Strigiformes (Owls)
Família Tytonidae (Barn Owls)
Genus Tyto
Espécies Tyto longimembris

Distribution

Australasian Grass-owl has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Australasian Grass-owl endangered?
The Australasian Grass-owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australasian Grass-owl nest?
Nest type: SA. Incubation: 31 days. Fledging: 60 days.
How big is the Australasian Grass-owl?
The Australasian Grass-owl has a wingspan of 62.5 cm, weight of 382.0 g.
What order and family does the Australasian Grass-owl belong to?
The Australasian Grass-owl (Tyto longimembris) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.

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