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Northern Hawk Owl

surnia ulula

The Northern Hawk Owl is a fascinating bird that looks a bit like a cat! With its bright yellow eyes and unique markings, it is sure to catch your attention as it hunts during the day.

Hábitat: Northern forests, especially in areas with open spaces and plenty of trees.

Aspecto

The Northern Hawk Owl has a distinct hawk-like appearance with a long tail and no ear tufts. Its plumage is mottled brown and white with fine barring on its belly, and it has piercing yellow eyes within a prominent facial disc.

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Northern Hawk Owl

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Datos interesantes

Northern Hawk Owls don't build nests; they use old woodpecker holes or broken tree snags!

Their long tail and flight pattern make them look like a hawk, not a typical owl!

Their rapid 'klee-klee-klee' call sounds very different from most owls' hoots!

These tough owls bravely stay in freezing Arctic habitats all winter long!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Sunlight Hunter

Northern Hawk Owls can hunt effectively during the day, an unusual trait for owls, because their keen eyesight is adapted to bright light.

Habilidad

Whisper Wings

Northern Hawk Owls have special feather adaptations that allow them to fly almost silently, helping them ambush unsuspecting prey.

Habilidad

Sub-snow Scout

Northern Hawk Owls can locate hidden prey by using their incredibly sensitive hearing to detect movements under thick layers of snow.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
35-45 cm
Envergadura
70-80 cm
Peso
0.25-0.4 kg
Esperanza de vida
5-10 años
Top Speed
65 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
3-13
Incubación
25-30 días

Dieta y alimentación

These fierce hunters primarily eat small mammals and birds, showing no mercy for their prey.

Alimentos principales

  • Voles
  • Shrews
  • Mice
  • Lemmings
  • Finches
  • Juncos

Método de búsqueda

  • Pursuit

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Northern Goshawk

Accipiter gentilis

Can be prey for larger raptors.

hunts

Meadow Vole

Microtus pennsylvanicus

A primary food source in many habitats.

hunts

Masked Shrew

Sorex cinereus

Preys on this small, fast mammal.

hunts

American Goldfinch

Spinus tristis

Opportunistically preys on small songbirds.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Hawk OwlNorthern OwlSurnia Owl

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Seguridad

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Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Northern Hawk Owl?

35-45 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Northern Hawk Owl?

70-80 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Northern Hawk Owl?

0.25-0.4 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Northern Hawk Owl?

5-10 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Northern Hawk Owl?

65 km/h

¿Qué come Northern Hawk Owl?

These fierce hunters primarily eat small mammals and birds, showing no mercy for their prey.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Northern Hawk Owl?

Northern forests, especially in areas with open spaces and plenty of trees.

¿Cómo caza Northern Hawk Owl?

Pursuit

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