Jamaican owl
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Jamaican owl ( Pseudoscops grammicus ) |
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The Jamaican owl ( Pseudoscops grammicus ) is a relatively large owl that only lives in Jamaica . It is the only species in its genus and is called "Pattu" by the locals.
features
Jamaican owls reach a body length of 28 to 35 cm. Her head and the small feather ears are yellowish to light brown; the large eyes have a yellow, reddish or dark brown background. The underside of the owls is yellow to golden yellow, while the back and the wings are feathery yellow-brown and striped with dark brown. Their wings are dark brown with black and yellow stripes; the sharp claws are yellow.
Reproduction
Little is known about the reproductive behavior of the Jamaican owl, only that it lays its 2 eggs in a tree cavity and hatches them there.
food
Like most owls, Jamaican owls hunt at night. Their main prey are small mammals, but they also hunt insects , lizards , small birds, and bats .
distribution
The Jamaican owl only lives on the Caribbean island of Jamaica . There it is mostly in the forest areas and open, bush-free areas. Their territories cover an average of around 600 m².
Web links
- Jamaican Owl at Avibase
- Pseudoscops grammicus in the Red List of Threatened Species of the IUCN 2013.1. Listed by: BirdLife International, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2013.