Genus: Bubo bubo Nicknames: Indian Great Horned Owl, Bubi Length: 58-71cm Weight: Female 2280-4200g, Male 1620-3000g Average Wing Length: Female 47.8cm, Male 44.8cm. Appearance: The Eagle Owl is one of the largest owl species, with a relatively large beak and talons. It’s specialty feature are its large amber eyes; striking and haunting to predators and […]
Genus: Aegolius acadicus Nicknames: Acadia Owl, Saw-Filer, Sparrow Owl and Queen Charlotte Owl. Size: The Northern Saw-Whet Owl stands tall at 7 to 8 and a half inches, weighs 2 and a half to 3 and a half ounces, and holds a wingspan of 19 inches. Appearance: This owl physically varies from the common […]
Genus: Megascops acio Nicknames: Feathered wildcat (for their aggressive hunting tactics) Size: The screech owl measures as one of the smallest owl species in the world. It stands at 7-10 inches tall, weighs 4 to 6 ounces and has a wingspan of 18 to 24 inches. Appearance: Similar to most owl species, female screech […]
Genus: Nyctea scandiaca Nicknames: Arctic Owl, Great White Owl Size: This species can weigh anywhere between 3.5 and 6.5 lbs, hold a wing span of 4.2 to 4.8 feet and stand 20 to 28 cm tall. Appearance: It’s obviously how snowy owls got their name; these beautiful birds are a covered in white and brown […]
Genus: Strix occidentalis Nicknames: Arizona Spotted Owl, Canyon Owl, Wood Owl. Size: This species can weigh anywhere between 21 to 23 ounces, hold a wing span of 40 – 50 inches and stand 16.5 – 19 inches tall. Appearance: The Spotted Owl is a dark woodland owl that’s often recognized for their round head and […]
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