Lesser Horned Owl
Bubo magellanicus
The Lesser Horned Owl (Bubo magellanicus) is a rare owl found in 4 countries, weighing about 1.2 kg. The lesser horned owl or Magellanic horned owl is a large owl of the genus Bubo found in southern South America, extending north to the central Andes.
About the Lesser Horned Owl
The lesser horned owl or Magellanic horned owl is a large owl of the genus Bubo found in southern South America, extending north to the central Andes. It has traditionally been classified as a subspecies of the great horned owl, but is now treated as a separate species based on differences in voice and size and because of the genetic distance between the two.
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Where it lives
When to see it
The Lesser Horned Owl can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does a Lesser Horned Owl look like?
- The lesser horned owl or Magellanic horned owl is a large owl of the genus Bubo found in southern South America, extending north to the central Andes.
- How big is a Lesser Horned Owl?
- The Lesser Horned Owl is a large sized bird weighing about 1.2 kg.
- Where can you see a Lesser Horned Owl?
- The Lesser Horned Owl occurs in 4 countries, including Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Lesser Horned Owl?
- The Lesser Horned Owl is most easily confused with the Cape Eagle-Owl, the Greyish Eagle-Owl and the Pharaoh Eagle-Owl.
- Is the Lesser Horned Owl endangered?
- The Lesser Horned Owl is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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