Lesser Horned Owl
Bubo magellanicus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Strigiformes · Strigidae
About
The lesser horned owl or Magellanic horned owl is a large owl of the genus Bubo found in southern South America, extending north to the central Andes. It has traditionally been classified as a subspecies of the great horned owl, but is now treated as a separate species based on differences in voice and size and because of the genetic distance between the two.
Fun Fact
It has traditionally been classified as a subspecies of the great horned owl (Bubo virginianus), but is now treated as a separate species based on differences in voice and size and because of the genetic distance between the two.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs in a variety of habitats including open forest, scrubland, farmland and grassland.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance