Mottled Wood-Owl
Strix ocellata
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAves · Strigiformes · Strigidae
About
The mottled wood owl is a species of large owl found in India and Nepal. They are found in gardens and thin deciduous forests adjacent to dry thorn forests or farmland. They are easily detected by their distinctive tremulous, eerie calls at dawn and dusk. The characteristic call is a duet of the male and female, while other notes include a low hoot and a screech. Their large size, lack of "ear" tufts and the concentric barring on the face make them easy to identify.
Fun Fact
They are easily detected by their distinctive tremulous, eerie calls at dawn and dusk.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the plains in gardens and lightly wooded habitats.
Diet
Feed on palm squirrels, mice and other small mammals.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance