Short-eared owl
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The short-eared owl is a widespread grassland species in the family Strigidae. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears. These
Short Eared Owl on the Ground
In flight
Short-eared owl in its habitat. Note the choice of short, shady trees to roost under.
Egg, Collection Museum Wiesbaden
Long-eared owl
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The long-eared owl, also known as the northern long-eared owl or, more informally, as the lesser horned owl or cat owl, is a medium-sized species of owl with an extensive breeding range. The genus nam
Short-eared owl
…grounds. However, short-eared owls are silent on the wintering grounds. Through much of its range, short-eared owls occurs with the similar-looking long-eared owl. At rest, the ear-tufts of the long-eared owl serve to easily distinguish the two (although long-eared owls can sometimes hold their ear-tufts flat…
Long eared Owl Kisjuszallas Hungary S4E0920
Long-eared owl at Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge (Wyoming)
Close-up of the head.
A composite of images of long-eared owl for identification from the Crossley ID Guide Britain and Ireland.