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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Strigiformes Strigidae

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
34–43 cm
Body Mass
322.6 g
Wingspan
102 cm
Diet
Vertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 99

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 99).

DEF 67

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 67).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Kevin Guille · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Worldwide: widespread except Australasia Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
11 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Asio flammeus flammeus

    North America, Europe, n Africa and n Asia

  • Asio flammeus cubensis

    Cuba

  • Asio flammeus domingensis

    Hispaniola

  • Asio flammeus portoricensis

    Puerto Rico

  • Asio flammeus bogotensis

    Colombia, Ecuador and nw Peru

  • Asio flammeus galapagoensis

    Galápagos

  • Asio flammeus pallidicaudus

    Venezuela, Guyana and Suriname

  • Asio flammeus suinda

    s Peru and s Brazil to Tierra del Fuego

  • Asio flammeus sanfordi

    Falkland Is.

  • Asio flammeus sandwichensis

    Hawaiian Is.

  • Asio flammeus ponapensis

    e Caroline Is.

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Asio flammeus

Which family does it belong to?

Owls (Strigidae)

Where is it found?

Worldwide: widespread except Australasia

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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