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Chaco Owl

Strix chacoensis

The Chaco Owl is a beautiful bird with big yellow eyes and soft feathers. It loves to stay hidden in trees during the day and comes out at night to hunt for food.

Habitat: Forest and dry areas

Appearance

The Chaco Owl has mottled grey-brown plumage with fine, dark barring, especially on its underside, and a distinctive round head. It possesses large, dark eyes and lacks the prominent ear tufts found on many other owl species, giving it a smooth facial appearance.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderStrigiformesFamilyStrigidaeGenusStrix
Chaco Owl
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Chaco Owl

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Baby Chaco Owls are called owlets, and they stay with their parents for several months after learning to fly.

Chaco Owls often use the abandoned nests of other large birds, like raptors, to lay their own eggs.

Despite its name, the Chaco Owl lives in forests that are surprisingly dry and thorny!

Unlike many birds, owls cannot move their eyes, so they have to turn their entire head to look around!

Special abilities

Ability

Silent Hunter

Chaco Owl has special fringed feathers that help them fly almost silently, making surprise attacks on prey very effective.

Ability

Night Vision Expert

Chaco Owl has very large, dark eyes that gather maximum light, helping them see clearly and hunt efficiently in the dark.

Ability

Head Spinner

Chaco Owl can rotate its head up to 270 degrees in both directions, allowing them to scan a wide area without moving their body.

Ability

Super Hearing

Chaco Owl has highly sensitive and often asymmetrical ears that help them pinpoint the exact location of prey by sound alone.

Measurements & details

Length
30-38 cm
Wingspan
70-90 cm
Weight
0.28-0.45 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
45 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
28-32 days

Diet & Feeding

This owl is a night hunter, feasting on small mammals, birds, and large insects found in its dry habitat.

Primary Foods

  • Small rodents
  • Small birds
  • Lizards
  • Large insects

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Chaco Grass Mouse

Akodon dolores

A common small mammal prey in its dry forest habitat.

hunts

Eared Dove

Zenaida auriculata

One of the small bird species it preys upon in the Chaco region.

eaten by

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

A larger owl species that may sometimes prey on smaller Chaco Owls.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always observe owls from a distance and do not disturb them in their homes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Chaco Owl?

30-38 cm

What is Chaco Owl's wingspan?

70-90 cm

How much does Chaco Owl weigh?

0.28-0.45 kg

How long does Chaco Owl live?

10-15 years

How fast can Chaco Owl move?

45 km/h

What does Chaco Owl eat?

This owl is a night hunter, feasting on small mammals, birds, and large insects found in its dry habitat.

Where is Chaco Owl usually found?

Forest and dry areas

How does Chaco Owl hunt?

Ambush

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