Long-eared Owl
It has a blackish-brown tiger pattern.
| Scientific name | Asio otus |
| English name | Long-eared Owl |
| Japanese name | 虎斑木菟 |
| Classification | Aves |
| Classification details | Strigiformes Strigidae |
| Full length | 35-40cm |
| Distribution | Found throughout Japan. |
Characteristics
This long-eared owl has a distinctive black-brown pattern from its chest to belly. The back is brown like the surface of a tree.
It has a wingspan of nearly 1 meter and has well-developed feather horns on its head. The iris is bright orange.
Ecology
Confirmed in forests all over Japan. They sleep in trees during the day and start hunting at night.
Habitat
On a sunny day in January, I found him sleeping in a large tree. As time passed and the sun moved, it changed direction little by little. It looked like he had the sun at his back.
When it turned, it opened its eyes slightly so I could photograph its face.
Pictures
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