Aegolius funereus
Length: 8-11 in Wingspan: 20-25 in Weight: 0.25-0.5 lbs
Identification:
Small owl with square head. Spotted head and back. Streaked chest.
Distribution:
Range map by IUCN
Cool Facts:
Boreal Owls and several other owl species have asymmetrical ears, where one opening is higher than the other. This adaptation helps these owls pinpoint the height of a sound in addition to its direction left or right.
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References:
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