Boreal Owl

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The Boreal Owl has nested for several years in the Netherlands, but it seems to be limited to one breeding pair. It is a small owl, about the size of a Little Owl, but it looks more compact. The Boreal Owl is mostly active at night and therefore difficult to spot.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aegolius_funereus

Map:

http://eol.org/data_objects/21086901

Scientific name:

Aegolius funereus

Presence in western Europe:

Rare

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

owls

Main colour:

Light brown,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

White,

Yellow

Beak shape:

Hooked

Crown colour:

Dark brown

Breast colour:

Light brown

Belly colour:

White,

Light brown

Throat colour:

Light brown

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Dark brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

White

Leg shape:

Bird of prey

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Square