About the Mottled Owl
The mottled owl is a medium-sized owl found in Central and South America from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina. The head and back are mottled brown and the underparts whitish, with vertical bars on the chest and throat. The eyes are dark and the head is round and they do not have ear tufts. They are territorial and found in dry forests and jungles at altitudes of up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft) above sea level.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix virgata |
| Species Codes | motowl, MOOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mottled Owl belong to?
The Mottled Owl (Strix virgata) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mottled Owl?
The mottled owl is a medium-sized owl found in Central and South America from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina. The head and back are mottled brown and the underparts whitish, with vertical bars on the chest and throat. The eyes are dark and the head is round and they do not have ear tufts. They are t...
Where can I report a Mottled Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mottled Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code motowl, or on iNaturalist.
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