Long-eared owl. Head of a long-eared owl (Asio otus). It takes its name from the long tufts (upper left and right) on its head,which can be erected but are seen flattened here. This nocturnal predator inhabits woodlands in temperate Europe,Asia and North America. It feeds mainly on small mammals such as mice,squirrels,shrews and bats. It takes other birds,sometimes in flight,and also feeds on frogs,snakes and insects. Its mottled brown colouration provides camouflage as it roosts,resting motionless and looking like a short branch. It may reach a length of almost 40 centimetres,with a wingspan of around a metre. The female is slightly larger than the male | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / McConnell, Tony |
Taille de l’image : | 4913 px × 4050 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |