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Strix varia
The adult is 40–63 cm (16–25 in) long with a 96–125 cm (38–49 in) wingspan. Weight in this species is 500 to 1050 grams (1.1-2.3 lbs). It has a pale face with dark rings around the eyes, a yellow beak and brown eyes. It is the only typical owl of the eastern United States which has brown eyes; all others have yellow eyes. The head is round and lacks ear tufts, a distinction from the Short-eared Owl. The upper parts are mottled gray-brown. The underparts are light with markings; the chest is barred horizontally while the belly is streaked lengthwise. The legs and feet are covered in feathers up to the talons.
Wooded Swampland
An adult with lunch at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park in Augusta, GA.
Spotted on Apr 17, 2011
Submitted on Oct 12, 2011
4 Comments
Nice find, Liam!!
Thanks :)
Beautiful.
nice one Liam