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owl with ear tufts

owl with ear tufts

The Great Horned Owl is a big bird with fluffy ear tufts that look like horns! They are known for their beautiful feathers and big, bright eyes that help them see at night.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The owl with ear tufts is a large, stocky bird with mottled gray, brown, and white plumage, providing excellent camouflage. It has prominent feather tufts on its head, resembling ears or horns, and striking yellow eyes within a distinct facial disk.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesGenusDarapsa
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owl with ear tufts

Category

Birds

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Its deep hooting call sounds like "Who's awake? Me too!", echoing through the night.

These owls often use abandoned nests from hawks or squirrels, not building their own!

This owl can swallow small prey whole, later spitting out furry, undigested pellets!

Those ear tufts aren't ears; they are just feathers for camouflage and expression!

Special abilities

Ability

Silent Hunter

The owl with ear tufts can fly almost silently because its soft, serrated wing feathers muffle sound, helping it surprise prey.

Ability

Pinpoint Hearing

The owl with ear tufts has asymmetrical ear openings that help it precisely locate prey using sound alone, even hidden under snow.

Ability

Night Sight

The owl with ear tufts possesses large, fixed eyes packed with light-sensitive cells, allowing it to see incredibly well in very dim light.

Ability

Grip Strength

The owl with ear tufts has extremely strong talons that can deliver a crushing grip, instantly subduing even large prey.

Measurements & details

Length
45-63 cm
Wingspan
100-150 cm
Weight
0.9-2.5 kg
Lifespan
10-15 years
Top Speed
65 km/h
Clutch Size
2-4
Incubation
30-37 days

Diet & Feeding

This skilled night hunter eats small mammals, birds, and even insects for dinner!

Primary Foods

  • Mice
  • Rabbits
  • Skunks
  • Squirrels
  • Small Birds
  • Snakes

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Don't get too close to wild owls; they are best enjoyed from a distance.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is owl with ear tufts?

45-63 cm

What is owl with ear tufts's wingspan?

100-150 cm

How much does owl with ear tufts weigh?

0.9-2.5 kg

How long does owl with ear tufts live?

10-15 years

How fast can owl with ear tufts move?

65 km/h

What does owl with ear tufts eat?

This skilled night hunter eats small mammals, birds, and even insects for dinner!

Where is owl with ear tufts usually found?

Forests

How does owl with ear tufts hunt?

Ambush

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