Ashy-faced Owl
NameAshy-faced Owl
Common NameAshy-faced Owl
Scientific NameTyto glaucops
FamilyTytonidae
Wingspan (cm)87.5
Length (cm)35.5
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThe facial disc is a striking ashy-gray, bordered by a darker brown rim, with prominent dark eyes. Upperparts are dark brown to blackish, finely speckled with white or pale spots. The underparts are buffy-orange to tawny, often with sparse dark spots, and the wings and tail are dark brown with faint barring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of hisses, screeches, and raspy calls, typical of barn owls, often featuring a drawn-out, hissing shriek.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Hispaniola, encompassing both Haiti and the Dominican Republic.
Identifying Featuresashy-gray facial disc, dark eyes, dark brown upperparts, buffy-orange underparts, endemic to Hispaniola
Description
The Ashy-faced Owl is a medium-sized barn owl characterized by its distinctive ashy-gray facial disc and dark eyes. This nocturnal predator primarily hunts small mammals and insects in its native Hispaniolan habitats, including forests and open woodlands.
