Buff-fronted Owl
NameBuff-fronted Owl
Common NameBuff-fronted Owl
Scientific NameAegolius harrisii
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)42.5
Length (cm)20
Weight (g)100
Plumage DetailsThe Buff-fronted Owl has a distinctive buffy-orange face with a dark brown border around the facial disc and prominent buffy 'eyebrows'. Its underparts are uniformly buffy-orange, while the upperparts are dark brown with white spotting and barring on the wings and tail. The eyes are large and dark brown.
Vocalization / CallIts call is typically a series of soft, hooting notes, often described as a rapid 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' or a trilling whistle.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, from Venezuela south through the Andes to Bolivia and Argentina, and also in southeastern Brazil and Paraguay.
Identifying Featuresbuffy-orange facial disc, dark brown border around face, prominent buffy 'eyebrows', dark brown eyes, buffy-orange underparts, dark brown upperparts with white spots/bars
Description
This small, stocky owl is characterized by its distinctive buffy facial pattern and large dark eyes. It is a nocturnal predator typically found in humid montane forests of South America.
