Crested Owl
Lophostrix cristata
(L 15.75-16.5")
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A true owl in the Strigidae family
...is found in Central America
and northern South America.
...is found in Central America
and northern South America.
The Strigidae family
comprises around 189
living species in 25 genera,
and they are found on
every continent except
Antarctica.
comprises around 189
living species in 25 genera,
and they are found on
every continent except
Antarctica.
(Wikipedia)
Lophostris is Greek for crest
owl; cristata means crested.
owl; cristata means crested.
Owls have incredibly good
hearing and keen eyesight…
even in daylight.
hearing and keen eyesight…
even in daylight.
(R Lederer and C Burr)
© David L.
Ross, Jr.
Ross, Jr.
Macaulay
Library
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