Northern Hawk-Owl

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The Northern Hawk-Owl is a very rare appearance in Western Europe. Normally it breeds in the boreal forests of Russia and Scandinavia. It stands out for the stripes on its body and its long tail, making it look like a Sparrowhawk.

Wiki:

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

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/913152/maps

Scientific name:

Surnia ulula

Presence in western Europe:

Extremely rare

More information

Size:

Crow

Birdtype:

owls

Main colour:

Dark grey,

Light grey

Beak colour:

Grey

Beak shape:

Hooked

Crown colour:

Dark grey

Breast colour:

Light grey,

White

Belly colour:

Light grey,

White

Throat colour:

White

Pattern:

Striped

Rump colour:

Dark grey

Upperwing colour:

Dark grey

Underwing colour:

White

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

White

Leg shape:

Bird of prey

Tail colour:

Dark grey

Tail shape:

Square long