Striped Owl

Pseudoscops clamator

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Strigiformes · Strigidae

About

The striped owl is a medium-sized owl with large ear tufts and a brownish-white facial disk rimmed with black. Its beak is black, and it has cinnamon-colored eyes. It has shorter, rounder wings than most of its close relatives. The upperparts are cinnamon with fine black vermiculation and heavy stripes. The underparts are pale tawny with dusky streaks. It is native to South America and parts of Central America.

Fun Fact

Striped owls are unusual among owls for nesting on the ground in tall grass rather than in trees or cavities — they rely on camouflage to protect their nest.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Open grasslands and marshes

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

10-15 years

Threats

Urban Expansion
Invasive Species

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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