About the Mottled Wood-Owl
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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Strix ocellata |
| Species Codes | mowowl1, MOWO, MWOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mottled Wood-Owl belong to?
The Mottled Wood-Owl (Strix ocellata) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Mottled Wood-Owl?
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 mal...
Where can I report a Mottled Wood-Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Mottled Wood-Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mowowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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