Desert Owl
Strix hadorami
The Desert Owl (Strix hadorami) is a legendary owl found in 2 countries, weighing about 219 g. The desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl.
About the Desert Owl
The desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl. It is closely related to the more widespread tawny owl and to the range-restricted Omani owl.
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What the Desert Owl sounds like
When to see it
Best months: January, March, April, August, October, December, with peak activity in March. It is a passage migrant species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Desert Owl look like?
- The desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl.
- How big is a Desert Owl?
- The Desert Owl is a medium sized bird weighing about 219 g.
- Where can you see a Desert Owl?
- The Desert Owl occurs in 2 countries, including and undefined.
- What does a Desert Owl sound like?
- You can listen to a field recording of the Desert Owl on this page, contributed to xeno-canto under open licences.
- What birds look similar to a Desert Owl?
- The Desert Owl is most easily confused with the Omani Owl, the Cinereous Owl and the Spotted Owl.
- Is the Desert Owl endangered?
- The Desert Owl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Learn the Desert Owl for real
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