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Hawk Owl

Also known as Northern Hawk-Owl, Surnia ulula

species of bird

AI overview

A Hawk Owl is a type of owl that combines hunting behaviors and physical features of both hawks and owls, making it an intriguing example of how different raptors can share characteristics. These birds matter to naturalists and ecologists because they represent an interesting case of how predatory birds have adapted to fill specific hunting roles in their environments.

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Species

Least Concern

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Image: Surnia-ulula-002.jpg

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taxon name: Surnia ulula
Commons category: Surnia ulula
Commons gallery: Surnia ulula
taxon common name: mocho-gavião
wingspan: 76
litter size: 7.7
short name: S. ulula

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Article

The northern hawk-owl or northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula), is a medium-sized true owl of the northern latitudes. It is non-migratory and usually stays within its breeding range, though it sometimes irrupts southward. It is one of the few owls that is not strictly nocturnal nor crepuscular, often being active during the day. This is the only living species in the genus Surnia of the family Strigidae, the "typical" owls (as opposed to barn owls, Tytonidae). The species is sometimes called simply the hawk owl; however, many species of owls in the genus Ninox are also called "hawk owls".

Taxonomy