Asio otus
Definition
Noun 1. A species of owl: Asio otus is the scientific name for a specific, medium-sized owl species commonly known as the long-eared owl. It is characterized by its slender body, prominent ear tufts, and preference for coniferous or mixed forests.
Usage Notes
- This term is a scientific binomial name (genus , species ). It is used primarily in formal, academic, ornithological, and wildlife contexts for precise identification.
- In everyday English, the common name "long-eared owl" is almost always used instead.
Examples of Usage
- Scientific/Formal Context:
- The study focused on the nesting habits of Asio otus in the boreal forest.
- Bird banders recorded several Asio otus in the woodland reserve last night.
- Comparative Context:
- While both are present, the Asio otus prefers denser woods than the barn owl.
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used in taxonomic or phylogenetic discussions to specify relationships within the owl family Strigidae.
- The phylogenetic analysis placed Asio otus closer to Asio flammeus (the short-eared owl) than to other genera.
Variants and Related Words
- Long-eared owl: The standard common English name for .
- Asio flammeus: The closely related short-eared owl.
- Ear tufts: The prominent feather clusters on its head that resemble ears (though its actual ears are openings on the sides of its head).
Synonyms
- Long-eared owl
Related Terms (Not Synonyms)
- Strigidae: The biological family of "typical owls" to which belongs.
- Nocturnal: Active at night, a key characteristic of this species.
- Raptor: A bird of prey; owls like are raptors.
Noun
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slender European owl of coniferous forests with long ear tufts
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