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Short-eared owl
Asio flammeus
Owls
(Strigidae)
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A large owl with long wings and bright black-edged yellow eyes in a white face. Back and wingtips are dark brown and yellow-brown marked. The tail is brown yellow-banded and the belly is very light coloured. Has small ear feathers that can be lowered. Hunts in the daytime in contrast to other owls. ⇔ l. 37-39 cm Breeds only when sufficient food is present and migrates if food is scarce.
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15-40 cm
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1 LookAlikes (LA):
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Gufo di palude
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