About the Omani Owl
The Omani owl is an owl of the genus Strix found in shrubland and rocky areas of Oman, Iran and the United Arab Emirates. It was discovered in 2013.
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The 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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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in May · a summer visitor species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Desert OwlStrix hadoramiThe desert owl or desert tawny owl, formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl.
Cinereous OwlStrix sartoriiVery few specimens of cinereous owl have been measured.
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).
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