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Fulvous Owl

Strix fulvescens

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Strigidae

The fulvous owl (Strix fulvescens), or Guatemala barred owl, is a resident of the cloud forests of Central America. A medium-sized true owl, it has a round head, lacking ear tufts. Its typical coloration is warm dark brown or reddish brown on the back and lighter brown on the front with darker barring.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Mexico · 380