Short-eared owl - Wikipedia
WEBThe short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is a widespread grassland species in the family Strigidae. Owls belonging to genus Asio are known as the eared owls, as they have tufts of feathers resembling mammalian ears.
Short-eared Owl Identification - All About Birds
WEBThis open-country hunter is one of the world's most widely distributed owls, and among the most frequently seen in daylight. Don't look too eagerly for the ear tufts, which are so short they're often invisible. More conspicuous features are its black-rimmed yellow eyes staring out from a pale facial disk.
Short-eared Owl - All About Birds
WEBThis open-country hunter is one of the world's most widely distributed owls, and among the most frequently seen in daylight. Don't look too eagerly for the ear tufts, which are so short they're often invisible. More conspicuous features are its black-rimmed yellow eyes staring out from a pale facial disk.
Short-eared Owl | Audubon Field Guide - National Audubon …
WEBShort-eared Owl. At a Glance. Easier to see than most owls, the Short-ear lives in open terrain, such as prairies and marshes. It is often active during daylight, especially in the evening. When hunting it flies low over the fields, with buoyant, floppy wingbeats, looking rather like a giant moth.
Short-eared Owl - eBird
WEBMedium-sized owl, more frequently seen in the daytime than other owls. Especially active around dawn and dusk, when it flies lazily over open fields or marshes in search of small mammals. Varies across a wide range, with Galapagos birds being the darkest.
Short-eared Owl Life History - All About Birds
WEBThis open-country hunter is one of the world's most widely distributed owls, and among the most frequently seen in daylight. Don't look too eagerly for the ear tufts, which are so short they're often invisible. More conspicuous features are its black-rimmed yellow eyes staring out from a pale facial disk.
Short-Eared Owl I Owl Research Institute
WEBSHORT-EARED OWL. Asio flammeus. © KURT LINDSAY. SHORT-EARED OWL FACTS: A medium-sized owl with a large round head, very small ear tufts, yellow eyes, black beak, and long, broad wings with black patches on “wrists” Males: buff colored chest with brown streaking; belly whitish with less streaking.
Short-eared Owl, Ghost of Open Country - American Bird …
WEBDec 31, 2016 — The Short-eared Owl's Latin name, flammeus, means “fiery” and refers to its boldly streaked plumage, which provides excellent camouflage in the open grasslands this bird favors. It is widely distributed around the world, with ten recognized subspecies.
Short-Eared Owl Facts | Asio Flammeus - The RSPB Wildlife Charity
WEBShort-eared Owls are medium sized owls with mottled brown bodies, pale under-wings and yellow eyes. They are often seen hunting during the day. In winter, there's an influx of continental birds (from Scandinavia, Russia, Iceland) to northern, eastern, and parts of central southern England, especially around the coast.
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
WEBThe short-eared owl is an owl of about 0.7 to 0.8 lbs with females slightly larger in size than males. Plumage is brown, buff, white and rust colors. Patches of brown and buff occur mostly on the back side, while the underside is colored more lightly, being mostly white.