Flammulated Owl
Psiloscops flammeolus
ok. 16 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 43–63 gGeneral range — Cornell; populacje północnoamerykańskie, bez rozdzielenia płci
Flammulated Owl — size comparison
The flammulated owl is a small owl of mountain forests in western North America. During breeding it mainly selects open stands containing old pines and a mixtur
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in cm
05101520
approx. 16 cm
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Flammulated Owl — size comparison — facts and sources
The flammulated owl is a small owl of mountain forests in western North America. During breeding it mainly selects open stands containing old pines and a mixture of other trees.
It catches moths, beetles, crickets and other invertebrates, taking them from branches, the ground or the air. It hunts after dark, making short flights from a chosen lookout and returning to shelter.
It breeds in tree cavities, often excavated earlier by woodpeckers. The female incubates the eggs, while the male supplies her with food. After breeding the birds migrate south, where active insects can also be found in winter.