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Least Concern

Rusty-barred Owl

Strix hylophila

Rusty-barred Owl (Strix hylophila) — Owls of South America.

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The Rusty-barred Owl (Strix hylophila) is a member of the Strigidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 345 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.

LC Least Concern

Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Strigiformes
  3. Family Strigidae Owls
  4. Genus Strix
  5. Species hylophila

Where it lives

Southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina

Quick facts

Weight
345 g
Family
Strigidae
Order
Strigiformes
Habitat
Woodland

How to identify

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Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Rusty-barred Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.

Migration

The Rusty-barred Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Rusty-barred Owl (Strix hylophila) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family, part of the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil, e Paraguay and ne Argentina.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 345 g, with a wing length of about 24.2 cm and a tail of around 15.2 cm.

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

Its mapped global range covers an estimated 712,000 km².

Songs & calls

Rusty-barred Owl — Alarm call, song

Recorded by Joost van Bruggen Licence: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Rusty-barred Owl?

The Rusty-barred Owl is a large bird that weighs around 345 g.

Where does the Rusty-barred Owl live?

The Rusty-barred Owl is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil, e Paraguay and ne Argentina, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the Rusty-barred Owl belong to?

The Rusty-barred Owl (Strix hylophila) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.

What does the Rusty-barred Owl eat?

The Rusty-barred Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.

Does the Rusty-barred Owl migrate?

The Rusty-barred Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the Rusty-barred Owl endangered?

The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.

What sound does the Rusty-barred Owl make?

1 real field recording of the Rusty-barred Owl — including its alarm call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.

How large is the Rusty-barred Owl's range?

The Rusty-barred Owl has a mapped global range of about 712,000 km².

Conservation

Least Concern

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