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Very few specimens of cinereous owl have been measured. The limited number of measurements indicate lengths between 43.0 and 50.5 cm (1.411 and 1.657 ft), male weights between 469 and 812 g (1.034 and 1.790 lb), and female weights between 610 and 1,051 g (1.345 and 2.317 lb). This large round-headed owl's upperparts are brownish gray with whitish to buff bars. It has grayish white to brownish gray facial disks surrounded by darker brown and buffy bars. Its underparts are pale buff to white with dark streaks. Voice: The first recordings of the cinereous owl's vocalizations were made in 2015 and very few since then. It has a variety of hoots and other calls.
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When to see the Cinereous Owl
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Where to see the Cinereous Owl
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About the Cinereous Owl
The cinereous owl, or Mexican barred owl, is a species of owl that is endemic to Mexico.
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Easily confused with
Spotted OwlStrix occidentalisThe spotted owl has an average length of 43 cm (17 in), wingspan of 114 cm (45 in), and weight of 600 g (1.3 lb).
Desert OwlStrix hadoramiThe desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl.
Omani OwlStrix butleriThe Omani owl has a bi-coloured pale and dark grey face with orange eyes, dark greyish brown upperparts, pale underparts with long, narrow vertical dark streaks, relatively long legs, banded wings, and a banded tail.
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