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Long-eared owl
Unsurprisingly, the nocturnal long-eared owl sports large 'ear tufts' on its head, while the short-eared owl has much smaller ear tufts. A shy bird, it is best spotted around the coast when migrating, or in its communal winter roosts.
Enw gwyddonol
Asio otusPryd i'w gweld
January to DecemberGwybodaeth am rywogaethau
Categori
Ystadegau
Length: 35-37cmWingspan: 95cm
Weight: 290g
Average lifespan: 4 years
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).