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🌍🌏 Ural owl (Strix uralensis) #AsianBirds #EuropeanBirds | #UralOwl #StrixUralensis | #Owls #EarlessOwls #TypicalOwls #TrueOwlFamily 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits🦜 #birdsoftheworld #birds
🌍🌏 Ural owl (Strix uralensis) The Ural owl is a medium-sized owl species found principely in Eurosiberia. It has a distinctive appearance with a round head, large dark eyes, and a prominent facial disk. The Ural owl is known for its beautiful plumage, which consists of a mix of brown, black, and white feathers. It primarily inhabits coniferous forests and is a skilled nocturnal hunter, feeding on small mammals, birds, and insects. This owl species is known for its deep hooting calls. Up to fifteen subspecies are recognised. Conservation status: Least Concern (IUCN 3.1) 📷: Photo by Erik_Karits via Pixabay https://pixabay.com/photos/ural-owl-strix-uralensis-bird-5049416/ TAFS
April 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM