Himalayan Owl
NameHimalayan Owl
Common NameHimalayan Owl
Scientific NameStrix nivicolum
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)50
Weight (g)600
Plumage DetailsDark brown head and upperparts with fine barring. Underparts are paler, buffy-white with prominent dark brown streaking and barring. Facial disc is dark brown with a distinct pale, almost white, rim. Eyes are dark brown to black.
Vocalization / CallA deep, resonant hooting call, often a series of 'hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo' notes, sometimes with a wavering quality.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, extending into parts of Southeast Asia (e.g., Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam) and southern China.
Identifying Featuresdark eyes, prominent dark facial disc with pale rim, mottled brown plumage, medium size
Description
A medium-sized owl characterized by its dark eyes and mottled brown plumage. It is a nocturnal predator, often found in dense montane forests where it hunts small mammals and birds.
