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Organizing and summarizing search results for youFacts about the Northern White-faced Owl:- It is a small greyish-brown owl with a black-rimmed face and long ear-tuffs.
- Females are larger than males.
- It is strictly nocturnal and generalist hunters, preying on moths, scorpions, birds, rodents, and everything in between.
- It is found in the savannas and woodlands of Africa between the Sahara Desert and the equator.
- It spends its days roosting in their favorite thorn trees.
- Its range extends from Gabon eastwards to southern Kenya and southwards to Namibia and northern South Africa.
- It mainly hunts large insects, as well as occasional small mammals, birds and reptiles.
- It has a very different two-note call.
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The northern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. The southern white-faced owl (P. granti) was formerly included in this species and the two were known as the white-faced scops-owl. It is found in a band across Africa between the Sahara and the Equator. It occurs in … See more
This owl has a rather notable defense mechanism. When faced with a similar-sized predator (like another owl slightly larger than it), the bird flares its wings to appear larger. When faced with … See more
A member of this species named "Popo-chan" was the subject of a Japanese television show, during which the species' concealing posture was demonstrated. See more
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Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license Northern White-faced Owl ~ Ptilopsis leucotis - The Owl Pages
- The Northern White-faced Owl is a small greyish-brown owl with long ear-tufts and a black-rimmed white face. A light and dark morph are known to exist. Description: Light morph: The facial disc is whitish, with a broad blackish rim. The ear-tufts are long, often with blackish tips. Eyes vary from deep amber-yellow to orange and the bill is yellowis...
Northern white-faced owl - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures
Basic facts about Northern white-faced owl: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
Northern White-faced Owl - eBird
A relatively small owl, though larger than most scops-owls. Mostly pale gray, with a white face set off by black borders and yellow-orange eyes. Found in dry savanna habitats, where it often spends the day roosting on surprisingly open …
Northern white-faced owl facts, distribution
The northern white-faced owl is a captivating nocturnal bird of prey that inhabits the vast savannas and woodlands of Africa, carving out its niche between the expansive Sahara Desert and the equatorial regions.
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Northern White-faced Owl - Ptilopsis Leucotis - Animal Information
The Northern White-faced Owl has a unique ability to change the shape and position of its facial feathers, creating an illusion of enlarged eyes to intimidate predators or impress potential mates.
Northern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) - Planet of Birds
Sep 7, 2011 · The Northern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) is a species of owl in the Strigidae family. The Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti) was formerly included in this species …
Northern White-faced Owls (Ptilopsis leucotis) | Earth …
Jul 11, 2023 · The Northern White-faced Owls (Ptilopsis leucotis) is found in a band across Africa between the Sahara and the Equator. Specifically, it occurs in Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic …
Northern/Southern White-faced Owls - animal.photos
The Southern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis granti), shown above, lives below the equator. It used to be considered a subspecies of the northern bird. Said to be darker and more streaky, it has a continuous babbling call.
Northern White-faced Owl - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Northern White-faced Owl. Kingdom. Animalia. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Ptilopsis. Species. Ptilopsis leucotis. Identification Numbers. TSN: 686681. Geography. Working with …
Northern White-faced Owl / Ptilopsis leucotis - dibird.com
Northern White-faced Owl bird information Values; Conservation status: LC - Least concern: Synonyms: Whitefaced Owl, White-faced Scops Owl, White-faced Scops-Owl, Southern White-faced Scops-Owl, White-faced Owl: Old latin …
Northern White-faced Owl - oiseaux-birds.com
Northern White-faced Owl’s common call is a quiet “po-proo” with accentuated second note. HABITAT: Northern White-faced Owl lives in savannahs, open and riverine woodlands and …
White Faced Scops Owl - The Owls Trust
Common Name: White Faced Scops Owl. Latin Name:Otus ptilopsis leucotis. Length: 190-250mm. Wingspan: 540-580mm. Weight: 185-275g. Conservation Status: Uncommon but …
Northern White-faced Owl - Ptilopsis leucotis - Birds of the World
Mar 4, 2020 · Northern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis), version 1.0. In Birds of the World (J. del Hoyo, A. Elliott, J. Sargatal, D. A. Christie, and E. de Juana, Editors). Cornell Lab of …
Northern White-faced Owl - Ptilopsis leucotis - Oiseaux.net
Northern White-faced Owl (Ptilopsis leucotis) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family.
Northern White-faced Owl - BirdLife International
Despite the fact that the population trend appears to be decreasing, the decline is not believed to be sufficiently rapid to approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the population trend …
Northern White-faced Owl - Birdland Park & Gardens
The Northern White-faced Owl is a small greyish-brown owl which has a black-rimmed face and long ear-tuffs. The females are larger than males. The Northern White-faced Owl incubate …
Northern White-Faced Owl | SIMILAR BUT DIFFERENT IN THE …
Jun 28, 2018 · The Northern White-Faced Owl is native to sub-Saharan Africa, but not in southern Africa. It is nocturnal, active at night. It is arboreal, living in trees. It eats rats and mice, and …
Northern White-faced Owl - eBird
A relatively small owl, though larger than most scops-owls. Mostly pale gray, with a white face set off by black borders and yellow-orange eyes. Found in dry savanna habitats, where it often …
Northern White-faced Owl | Animal Database | Fandom
The Northern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis leucotis), is a species of white-faced owl in the Strigidae family. The southern white-faced owl (Ptilopsis granti) was formerly included in this species …
Northern saw-whet owl - Wikipedia
The northern saw-whet owl has a round, light, white face with brown and cream streaks; they also have a dark beak and yellow eyes. The underparts are pale with dark shaded areas; the upper …
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