[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]Latin name: Asio otus
Size: Approximately 35cm. Wingspan around 90cm.
Distribution: Found through most of the UK except north Scotland, South Wales and the south west of England.
Months seen: All year round.
Habitat: Found mainly in coniferous woodland where there is open countryside/farmland close by.
Food: Mice, voles and small birds.
Special features: Not common, and nocturnal, so the long-eared owl can be difficult to find. Smaller than the Tawny Owl. When perched it can be recognised by the bright orange eyes and long 'ear' tufts which give its name. In fact they aren't ears - just feathers - which can be raised or lowered depending on the mood of the owl.
Mon Jun 25, 2012 6:40 pm
