Mottled Owl (Strix virgata)
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About Mottled Owl (Strix virgata)
- Kingdom: Animals
- Phylum: Chordates
- Class: Birds
- Order: Owls And Nightjars
- Family: Typical Owls
The mottled owl is a medium-sized owl found in Central and South America from Mexico to Brazil and Argentina. The head and back are mottled brown and the underparts whitish, with vertical bars on the chest and throat. The eyes are dark and the head is round and they do not have ear tufts. They are territorial and found in dry forests and jungles at altitudes of up to 2,500 m (8,200 ft) above sea level.
Source: Wikipedia
Visits
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2002-01-01
San Blas Ponds, MexicoNot 100% sure on ID. Large owl seen next to army base at night -
2015-10-31
El Valle de Anton, Panama -
2020-01-29
Playa San Pancho, MexicoHeard from our bungalow. -
2023-02-06
Parque Natural Chicaque, Colombiaheard only -
2023-09-28
La Selva, Costa Rica -
2024-03-29
El Refugio, MexicoHeard -
2024-10-10
El Dorado, Colombia
