Colours

Distinguishing features

They have dark brown or tan upper parts with pale spots. They have black and tan bars on its wings and a very pale beak, feathered legs, and dark brown eyes. Like all tyto owls, it has a heart-shaped facial disk with brown buff and a white bordering. (Wikipedia)

Size

Wingspan

Synonyms

Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

They live in the northeastern section of Australia, parts of New Guinea and the Western Pacific, southeast Asia and India. It has also been found in the Coastal islands.

Due to its adaptations, this owl prefers tall grasslands and swamps because it is able to walk through the grasses. (Wikipedia)

Diet

Although this species hunting is little known, the most common prey is the long-haired rat and the cane rat. (Wikipedia)

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