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Long-eared Owl
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Asio otus
A slender owl with long "ears" (actually feather tufts) that point straight up when it's alert. Hunts mice in the dark.
Size
Medium · 36 cm
Latin name
Asio otus
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Conifer plantations
- Woodlands
- Hunts over fields and bogs at night