Chaco tawny owl
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Chaco tawny owl ( Strix chacoensis ) |
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The Chaco tawny owl ( Strix chacoensis ) is a species of the genus Strix from the family of real owls (Strigidae). It occurs exclusively in South America .
features
With a body size of around 35 to 38 centimeters, the Chaco tawny owl is a medium-sized species within its genus. Feather ears are missing. The face veil is whitish with dark concentric lines and bordered on the outer edge by a fine brown line. The top of the body is pale ocher with darker markings, the underside is whitish with reddish and dark brown horizontal stripes. The eyes are brown. The legs and toes are feathered.
It can be confused with the rust-footed owl , which is, however, darker.
Distribution area and habitat
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The Chaco tawny owl is found in southern Bolivia , Argentina and Paraguay . It is a stationary bird that populates semi-open, rather arid landscapes with thorn bushes.
Way of life
The Chaco tawny owl is a crepuscular and nocturnal species of owl. It usually transmits in the thick foliage of trees or shrubs. Sometimes he also sits directly on the ground. Its diet includes small mammals and birds, as well as other small vertebrates . He also eats insects . It usually breeds in tree hollows , but in exceptional cases the nesting trough is built directly under a shrub or a fallen tree. The clutch consists of two to three white eggs. It only breeds the female.
supporting documents
Individual evidence
literature
- Claus König , Friedhelm Weick: Owls of the World . Christopher Helm, London 2008, ISBN 978-0-7136-6548-2
Web links
- Strix chacoensis inthe IUCN 2013 Red List of Threatened Species . Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2014.