Scientific Name: Asio otus
Malay Name: Burung-Hantu Telinga-Panjang Biasa
Chinese Name: 长耳鸮
Range: Widely distributed in North America and Eurasia.
Taxonomy: Polytypic. Subspecies are: otus, canariensis, tuftsi, wilsonianus.
Local Subspecies: otus
Size: 35-40 cm
Identification: Similar in appearance to Short-eared Owl, but can be separated by strong streaks on underparts that extend down the belly and are accompanied by ventral barring. In flight, fine barring on wing tips (primaries), lack of white trailing edge, and orange irides.
Similar looking species: Buffy Fish Owl, Short-eared Owl
Habitat: Grasslands, shrublands, open forests, dense vegetation near open habitats.
Behaviour/Ecology: Nocturnal, takes long glides and also hovers while hunting. Has been observed in communal roosts outside of breeding season.
Local Status: Ship-assisted
Conservation Status: Least Concern (BirdLife International 2021)
Location: One individual at Marina East Drive on 20 Nov 2021, record awaiting assessment by Records Committee.
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Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
eBird Species page: eBird (Long-eared Owl)
References:
BirdLife International. (2021). Asio otus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2021. https://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2021-3.RLTS.T22689507A201150685.en. Accessed on 1 January 2023
Marks, J. S., Evans, D. L., & Holt, D. W. (2020). Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), version 1.0. In Billerman, S.M. (Eds.). Birds of the World. Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Ithaca, NY, USA. https://doi.org/10.2173/bow.loeowl.01
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Bird Society of Singapore. (n.d.). Long-eared Owl. Retrieved on December 9, 2024 from https://singaporebirds.com/species/long-eared-owl.