Long-eared Owl vs Striped Owl

Long-eared Owl

Asio otus

Medium297 gForest

This species is a slim and long winged owl with erectile ear tufts, which are positioned closer to the center of the head than in many other types of owl. The purposes of ear tufts are not definitively known and are present in about half of living owls. A theory amongst biologists and ornithologists is that ear tufts could be a means of intraspecies communication of intent and mood. In general coloration, the long-eared owl is a hue of ochraceous-tawny with a grayish or brownish wash variably manifesting.

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Recorded by Christian Kahle · Begging call, call · Schneverdingen, Germany · CC0

Photo: Bouke ten Cate · CC BY 4.0

Striped Owl

Asio clamator

Large443 gGrassland

The striped owl is a relatively large species with prominent tufts of elongated feathers on the crown resembling ears. It is 30–38 cm (12–15 in) long and weighs from 320 to 546 g (11.3 to 19.3 oz). Its head, back, wings and tail are brown with black stripes and small markings while its underparts are buff-coloured with heavy black streaking on the breast. The facial disk is pure white with a thin black border.

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Recorded by Belén y Diego · Call · Buenos Aires, Comuna 13, Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC0

Photo: gailhampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K · CC BY 2.0

Photos and recordings are credited to their authors under the licence shown. Full profiles: Long-eared Owl and Striped Owl.