Birds > Owls
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Short-eared OwlScientific Name: Asio flammeusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: 34 to 43 cm (13.4 to 16.9 in) length; 85 to 110 cm (33.5 to 43.3 in) wingspanWeight: 205 to 475 g (7.2 to 16.8 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the wild;...
Birds > Owls
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Long-eared OwlScientific Name: Asio otusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: 35 to 40 cm (13.8 to 15.7 in) length; 90 to 100 cm (35.4 to 39.4 in) wingspanWeight: 220 to 435 g (7.8 to 15.3 oz)Lifespan: 10 to 15 years in the wild; up to...
Birds > Owls
OverviewAT A GLANCECommon Name: Eurasian Eagle-OwlScientific Name: Bubo buboCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Length: 24–30 in (60–75 cm); Wingspan: 5.2–6.2 ft (1.6–1.9 m)Weight: Females: 4.4–9.2 lb (2.0–4.2 kg); Males: 3.3–6.6 lb (1.5–3.0 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years...
Birds > Owls
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Barred OwlScientific Name: Strix variaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 16–20 in (40–50 cm); Wingspan: 38–44 in (96–112 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.3 lb (500–1,050 g); Females are approximately 30% larger than malesLifespan: 10–15 years...
Birds > Owls
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spectacled OwlScientific Name: Pulsatrix perspicillataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Length 41 to 52 cm (16 to 20 in); wingspan 100 to 115 cm (39 to 45 in)Weight: 570 to 1,250 g (1.2 to 2.8 lb)Lifespan: 25 to 30 yearsDiet: Carnivorous...
Birds > Owls
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Pel’s Fishing OwlScientific Name: Scotopelia peliCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 20–25 in (51–63 cm); Wingspan: 59–62 in (150–158 cm)Weight: 4.4–5.1 lb (2.0–2.3 kg)Lifespan: 15–20 years in wild African riverine...
Birds > Owls
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Desert Tawny OwlScientific Name: Strix hadoramiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 11.4–13.8 in (29–35 cm); Wingspan: 31–37 in (80–95 cm)Weight: 5.3–8.8 oz (150–250 g)Lifespan: 8–12 years in harsh desert environmentsDiet:...
Birds > Owls
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Greater Sooty OwlScientific Name: Tyto tenebricosaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: OwlsSize: Body length: 14.5–20.0 in (37–51 cm); wingspan: 39–45 in (100–115 cm)Weight: 1.1–2.6 lb (500–1200 g); females are significantly larger than malesLifespan:...
