Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
ForestLeast concernLeast concern
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Mass
- 0.3 kg
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
In short
The long-eared owl, also known as the northern long-eared owl or informally as the lesser horned owl or cat owl, is a medium-sized typical owl with an extensive range. The genus name, Asio, is Latin for "horned owl", and the specific epithet, otus, is derived from Greek and refers to a small eared owl. It breeds in Europe and the Palearctic, as well as in North America.
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The long-eared owl, also known as the northern long-eared owl or informally as the lesser horned owl or cat owl, is a…