Long-eared Owl
(Asio otus)
Conservation • Description • Habitat • Biology • Distribution • Taxonomy
Conservation Status |
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| IUCN Red List | LC - Least Concern |
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| NatureServe | N5B, N5N - Secure Breeding and Nonbreeding SNRB - Unranked Breeding |
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| Minnesota | not listed |
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Description |
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Size |
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13″ to 16″ in length 36″ to 48″wingspan |
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Voice |
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Similar Species |
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| Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) is much larger and the body is more stout. | ||
Habitat |
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Breeding: Dense deciduous, coniferous, or mixed forests adjacent to open areas Winter: Woodlots in farm lots, parks, and cemeteries |
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Biology |
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Migration |
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Early March to mid-April and mid-September to mid-Movember |
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Nesting |
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Food |
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Distribution |
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Occurrence |
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Little known about migration and breeding in Minnesota |
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Maps |
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The Minnesota Ornithologists’ Union All Seasons Species Occurrence Map |
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Taxonomy |
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| Class | Aves (birds) | ||
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Strigiformes (owls) | ||
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Strigidae (typical owls) | ||
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Asioninae | ||
Genus |
Asio (eared owls) | ||
Subordinate Taxa |
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American Long-eared Owl (Asio otus wilsonianus) Canarian Long-eared Owl (Asio otus canariensis) Long-eared Owl (Asio otus otus) Long-eared Owl (Asio otus tuftsi) |
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Ramona Abrego |
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Captive owl – Wildlife Science Center |
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Slideshows |
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| Long-Eared Owl, Asio otus. PANDOOZY PHOTOS |
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| Long eared owls janet sharp |
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| Long-eared Owl Luis Villablanca |
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Avi Birds |
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| Long-Eared Owl [Asio Otus] Mar 11, 2021 |
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About
In this video, we learn about the long-eared owl. |
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Other Videos |
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| An Introduction to the Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) by Wild Owl WildOwlTV |
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About
Published on Oct 9, 2012 This short film by owl conservationist Ian McGuire takes a look at the secretive long-eared owl. For more information on British owls please visit the Wild Owl website at www.wildowl.co.uk |
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| Long eared owl david hickson |
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About
Uploaded on Apr 16, 2011 Long eared owl roosting during daytime |
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| Separating Short-eared and Long-eared Owls BTOvideo |
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About
Uploaded on Dec 22, 2011 As difficult species go, the Long and Short-eared Owl pairing are amongst the most challenging to identify, especially in flight. The latest identification video from the BTO offers tips on how to separate both, in flight, perched and by calls. |
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| Asio otus = LONG-EARED OWLS Rob Curtis |
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About
Published on Jan 11, 2017 Asio otus = LONG-EARED OWLS preening, looking around |
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| Long-eared Owls MontanaFWP |
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About
Published on Mar 10, 2016 A look at one of Montana's rarely seen owls. |
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| Ramona Abrego | Location: Forest Lake Captive owl – Wildlife Science Center |
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