Spectacled Owl
Vocalization
|
The Spectacled Owl is dark brown with a yellow belly. They have a white patch on the neck and a brown belt across the chest. Their name comes from the big yellow eyes with white specs around them. They have strong beaks and feet. They are the largest of the tropical owls. The female is larger than the male. They can be 16 to 18 inches tall.
They are usually nocturnal and are very elusive. Their call is a long, repeated tapping sound. It hunts from its perch on a high branch and then drops swiftly when it sees its prey. They can live up to 25 years. They eat frogs, birds, bats, small mammals, and insects. Source: Who Zoo
Want to Learn More?
|
Videos
|