Strix nebulosa
Strigiformes - Stigidae - Owls
© Phil Clayton
Wild diet: Small mammals, rodents, birds up to the size of grouse, frogs & large insects. During breeding mostly voles (90% of diet). Other mammals include mice, squirrels and hares.
Feeding strategy: Hunts from perch, flies up to 100m to strike. Grab prey with feet & talons. Can detect prey by sound. Swallow small prey items whole - larger prey items are pulled into pieces.
Wild weight ranges: Male 800 - 1175g Female 925 - 1700g
Del Hoya, J., Elliott, A. & Sargatal, J. eds. (1999). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol.5. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona.
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