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Northern Hawk-Owl

Surnia ulula

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Strigidae

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.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Germany · 51