Flammulated Owl
A Reference for North and Central American Owls
The Flammulated Owl is the second smallest, insectivorous, and most migratory owl in North America. It is believed to completely leave for Central America in the winter.
Flammulated owl Otus flammeolus
Identification Tips:
Length: 6 inches Wingspan: 14 inches
Small, nocturnal, predatory bird
Large, rounded head
Dark eyes
Dense streaking on underparts with finer barring
Dark gray or brown upperparts ...
Flammulated Owl
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Flammulated Owl
Otus flammeolus
The Flammulated Owl (Otus flammeolus) is widespread in summer through a large section of the Rocky Mountains from the southern edge of British Columbia south to the Mexican border.
Flammulated Owl Behaviour
No observations regarding Flammulated Owl behavior have been submitted to the database yet.
Interesting Facts about Flammulated Owls ...
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Nestlings and young birds are common prey items, including the young of gallinaceous birds [3] and other predatory birds such as flammulated owls (Asio flammeus) [34].
Similar Species: Northern Saw-whet Owl, Flammulated Owl
Nestboxes: Will use artificial nest boxes of appropriate size.
Conservation Status: Widespread, with numbers generally stable. Well adapted to a human presence.
 See also: Elf Owl, Screech-Owl, Screech owl, Spotted Owl, Burro
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