long-eared owl
Definition
Noun: * A medium-sized owl (Asio otus) characterized by its prominent, elongated feather tufts on the head that resemble ears. It has a slender body, orange or yellow eyes, and is commonly found in coniferous or mixed forests, often roosting in dense foliage during the day.
Examples of Usage
- The long-eared owl is a nocturnal hunter, primarily feeding on small rodents.
- We were lucky to spot a long-eared owl roosting quietly in the pine tree.
- Birdwatchers use its distinctive low hooting calls to locate the long-eared owl at night.
Advanced Usage
- The species name for the long-eared owl is .
- Unlike its name suggests, the "ears" of the long-eared owl are not true ears but feather tufts used for camouflage and communication.
Variants and Related Words
- Short-eared owl (): A related owl species with much shorter ear tufts, often found in open habitats like marshes and grasslands.
- Eared owl: A general, less common term for owl species possessing prominent feather tufts.
Synonyms
- Asio otus (Scientific name)
- Northern long-eared owl (A regional name)
Related Phrases
- Ear tufts: The specific term for the feather structures that give this owl its common name.
Noun
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slender European owl of coniferous forests with long ear tufts
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