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This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>. | ||
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Revision as of 20:03, 12 January 2014
- Xenoglaux loweryi
Identification
13-14cm
- Brown facial disc
- White eyebrows
- Brown uuper parts with small darker mottling
- Lower nape has large white spots
- Deep grey flight feathers with white markings
- Brown tail with lighter and darker mottling
- Under parts are similar, but with white markings
- Orange-brown eyes
- Pinkish-grey cere
Greenish-grey bill with a yellowish tip
- Pink toes
- Horn-coloured talons horn with darker tips
Distribution
South America: found only in northern Peru (Amazonas and San Mart¡n)
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Sub-tropical cloud forest.
Behaviour
It is mostly crepuscular.
Diet
Diet includes insects.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Planet of Birds
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Long-whiskered Owlet. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 19 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Long-whiskered_Owlet
