Black-banded Owl
NameBlack-banded Owl
Common NameBlack-banded Owl
Scientific NameStrix huhula
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)68
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)325
Plumage DetailsThe head and upperparts are dark sooty-brown to black. The underparts, wings, and tail are prominently barred with white on a dark background. It has dark brown eyes and a distinctive bright yellow-orange beak and feet. The facial disc is indistinct and dark.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of deep, resonant hoots, often described as a rapid 'who-who-who-who-who' or 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo'. It also produces trills and whistles.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
Identifying Featuresdark sooty-brown to black plumage, prominent white barring on underparts, dark eyes, bright yellow-orange beak, nocturnal
Description
The Black-banded Owl is a medium-sized, nocturnal owl characterized by its dark plumage and striking white barring. It is a predatory bird that inhabits dense tropical and subtropical forests, primarily hunting at night.
