Typical Owls in Costa Rica

Learn about 6 birds from the Typical Owls family (Strigidae) found in Costa Rica. Includes 4 regular species and 2 vagrant visitors. Complete guide with photos and identification information.

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Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

Ferruginous Pygmy-owl

Glaucidium brasilianum

Least Concern
Great Horned Owl

Great Horned Owl

Bubo virginianus

Least Concern
Mottled Owl

Mottled Owl

Strix virgata

Least Concern
Northern Saw-whet Owl

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Aegolius acadicus

Least Concern

Vagrant Strigidae Birds

Rare visitors that have been occasionally spotted in this area.

Burrowing Owl

Burrowing Owl

Athene cunicularia

Least Concern
Short-eared Owl

Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus

Least Concern

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