Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Long-eared Owl
Hibou moyen-duc
Asio otus
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Long-eared Owl
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15" 38.1cm | 36" 91.44cm | 9oz 255.15g | Strigidae | Asio otus |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Long-eared Owl is one of the larger members of the North American owl family. It is not uncommon to find large numbers of these birds together in a conifer growth in the late fall and winter months, as they migrate south from the coming winter. Just like the Short-eared Owl, these owls hunt their prey by flying low over the landscape and dropping down upon their prey unexpectedly. It has been reported as a rare visitor to Cuba.