Tawny-browed Owl
NameTawny-browed Owl
Common NameTawny-browed Owl
Scientific NamePulsatrix koeniswaldiana
FamilyStrigidae
Wingspan (cm)65
Length (cm)42.5
Weight (g)500
Plumage DetailsThe head is dark brown with prominent tawny-brown superciliary stripes forming a distinctive dark facial mask around large dark eyes. The underparts are tawny-rufous with fine dark barring, while the upperparts are dark brown with some lighter mottling. Flight feathers and tail are also barred.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalization is typically a series of deep, resonant hoots, often accelerating in tempo. It can be described as a bubbling or 'whoo-whoo-whoo-whoo' call.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying FeaturesDark facial mask, Prominent tawny-brown 'brows', Barred tawny-rufous underparts, Large dark eyes
Description
The Tawny-browed Owl is a medium-sized owl characterized by its dark facial mask and tawny-brown plumage. It is a nocturnal predator, typically found in humid subtropical and tropical forests where it hunts small animals.
