The Long-eared Owl is a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as typical owls, family Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping of owls are the barn owls, family Tytonidae.
Similar species: Owls
By Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Dec 30, 2019. Captured Dec 30, 2019 10:49 in Norovce 56, 956 38 Norovce, Slovakia.
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Thanks to great intel from some local birders, I was able to find my first winter roost of Long-eared owls! There were 16 of them hiding more or less effectively in 4 trees in this small village.
After unsuccessfully searching for them at 3 different places yesterday, this definitely made my day!
Posted 4 years ago
The long-eared owl (Asio otus) has an impressive range that extends throughout much of the northern hemisphere. In some areas, they are nomadic and migrate in response to food availability. Despite being so widespread, they are more inconspicuous than many other owl species and can be difficult to spot, which is ironic considering they often roost in groups of a dozen or more! But, they have fantastic camouflage and can compress their feathers to resemble the trunk of a tree. Plus, they are not particularly vocal. They have the perfect features for a creature that wants to remain unseen! {Spotted in Slovakia by JungleDragon moderator, Thibaud Aronson} #JungleDragon #owl #LongearedOwl #Asiootus
https://www.facebook.com/jungledragonwildlife/ Posted 4 years ago