About the Striped Owl
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Owls (Strigidae) |
| Species | Asio clamator |
| Species Codes | strowl1, STRO, STOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Striped Owl belong to?
The Striped Owl (Asio clamator) belongs to the Owls family (Strigidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Striped Owl?
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 stri...
Where can I report a Striped Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Striped Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code strowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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