Striped Owl
NameStriped Owl
Common NameStriped Owl
Scientific NameAsio clamator
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)100
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)410
Plumage DetailsPlumage is generally buff to creamy white, heavily streaked with dark brown or black on the underparts. The facial disk is pale buff, outlined by a dark brown or black rim, and it has striking dark brown eyes. Prominent, dark ear tufts are a key feature.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of low hoots, barks, and sometimes a screeching call, particularly during breeding season.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound from southern Mexico through Central America and widely across South America, including parts of Brazil, Argentina, and the Andean regions.
Identifying FeaturesProminent dark ear tufts, Dark-rimmed facial disk, Dark eyes, Heavily streaked underparts
Description
The Striped Owl is a medium-sized owl characterized by its prominent ear tufts and distinctive facial disk. It is a nocturnal predator, often found in open woodlands and savannas, hunting small mammals and birds.
