Psiloscops flammeolus
The Flammulated Owl is a small, compact owl with large dark eyes and small ear tufts. Its plumage is primarily mottled grey and brown, providing excellent camouflage against tree bark. The owl's name comes from the flame-like markings on its face.
Two different color types of Flammulated Owls exist, with grayish coloring prominent in the northwestern Great Basin Range and a reddish variation further to the southeastern part of their range.
Both sexes look similar, with subtle variations in coloration. Females, however, are marginally larger and heavier than males.
Juveniles are similar to adults. They are mostly barred with gray and dusky markings, with dull rusty gray or grayish-white streaked underparts.
Length
15cm to 17cm
Wingspan
36cm to 42cm
Weight
45g to 63g
Males and females have similar plumage
Primary Colour
Brown Grey
Secondary Colour
White Rufous
Beak Colour
Grey
Leg Colour
Grey
Woodland
Garden
Wetland
Coastal
Urban
Farmland
Grassland
Desert
Tundra
Rainforest
Mountain
Savanna
Flammulated Owls inhabit montane forests dominated by pine, fir, and aspen trees across western North America. Their range extends from British Columbia to Mexico, and they prefer open, mature forests at higher elevations.
These owls are migratory, spending summers in the northern parts of their range and winters in Mexico and Central America. During the breeding season, they are most commonly found in the Rocky Mountains and Pacific Northwest in the United States.
1,500 to 3,000 meters
Temperate, Subtropical
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