Fulvous Owl
NameFulvous Owl
Common NameFulvous Owl
Scientific NameStrix fulvescens
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)95
Length (cm)42
Weight (g)650
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are dark brown, heavily barred with buff or tawny. Underparts are buffy-white with prominent dark brown streaking and barring. The facial disc is pale buff with concentric dark brown rings, and the eyes are dark. The bill is yellowish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of deep, hooting notes, often described as a rapid 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-aw' or a more drawn-out 'whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo'.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the highlands of southern Mexico (Chiapas), Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Identifying FeaturesDark eyes, Yellowish bill, Prominent pale facial disc with dark concentric rings, Heavy brown barring and streaking on buffy plumage, Absence of ear tufts
Description
The Fulvous Owl is a medium-sized owl characterized by its dark eyes, round head, and prominent facial disc. It is a nocturnal predator, typically found in humid montane forests where its cryptic brown and barred plumage provides excellent camouflage.
