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length 40-60cm or 16-24in. Wing span 112cm or 44in. A chunky bird with
a smooth round head,large dark eyes and yellow bill. Brown mottled
feathers with white markings and “Bars” of brown running down chest.
Males and females look the same. An aggressive hunter that will take
fish, reptiles, amphibians, rodents, song birds and even other owl
species. Will not tolerate other owls in its territory, often kills
Spotted Owls. Will hunt during the daytime but usually at dawn and
dusk. Common in dense woodlands. Returns yearly to old nest site in
tree cavities, mistletoe spreads, old hawk nests. Non-migratory. Calls
are rhythmic hoots that sound like “Who-cooks-for you-all”, and a drawn
out “Hoo-ah.” Will also bark, squawk and clack its beak. |
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