[Ptilopsis granti]
Habitat: Savannas
Size: 38″
Weight: 4-5 lbs
Incubation Period: 30 days
Number of Young: 2-3
Conservation Status: Least Concern
– Formerly known as the White-faced Scops-Owl.
– Owls have highly sensitive hearing and the ears are asymmetrical allowing owls to localize a sound.
– Is nocturnal and spends much of the day roosting.
– They have massive eyes relative to their body size.
– Contrary to popular belief, owls cannot see well in extreme dark and are able to see fine in the day.