Least Concern Spectacled Owl
Pulsatrix perspicillata
Also known as: Knock-away Owl
The Spectacled Owl is a medium-sized nocturnal owl native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has a dark face framed by pale 'spectacle' markings that give it its name and a deep, resonant hooting call.
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Spectacled Owls are often seen perched motionless during the day, waiting to hunt at dusk. Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Spectacled Owl
Weight
0.85 kg
Height
45 cm
Length
46 cm
Wingspan
90 cm
Top Speed
30
km/h
Social Structure:
Solitary
Activity Pattern:
Nocturnal
Trophic Level: Carnivore
Migration: Resident
Population Trend: Stable
Main Threats:
- Deforestation
Costa Rica Rainforests
The Amazon
Family: Strigidae
Order: Strigiformes
