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Marsh Owl
Asio capensisThe Marsh Owl, Asio capensis, is a species of owl which is a mainly resident breeder in Africa and Madagascar. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls known as , Strigidae, which contains most species of owl. The other grouping is the , Tytonidae. Marsh Owl nests on the ground on open marshy areas, laying 2-4 eggs amongst tussocks. It hunts over open country, often by day. Its food is mainly , but it will take small , such as and . The Marsh Owl is 35-37 cm (14–14.5 in) in length with an 82-99 cm (32-39 in) wingspan. It is similar to the slightly larger Short-eared Owl. It has yellow eyes with a black iris, and short ear-tufts which are not usually visible. It is distinguished from its relative by its dark brown plumage, and almost unstreaked upperparts. It is long winged, and glides slowly on stiff wings when hunting. It will often perch on the ground or low posts. The call is a frog-like kaar or rasping whistle "shrss"
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Marsh Owl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Marsh Owl, Asio capensis, is a species of owl which is a mainly resident breeder in Africa and Madagascar. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asio_capensis African Marsh Owl - Asio capensis - Information, Pictures Search Youtube for: African Marsh Owl videos:: Asio capensis videos. Status: Uncertain. Original Description: Smith, Sir [Dr.] Andrew. 1834. South African Quarterly ... www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Asio&spe... ARKive - Marsh owl videos, photos and facts - Asio capensis Distinctive of many African wetlands and savannas, the marsh owl is a medium-sized owl, with a round head and small inconspicuous ... www.arkive.org/marsh-owl/asio-capensis/ Asio capensis (Marsh owl) - biodiversity explorer Asio capensis (Marsh owl) Vlei-uil [Afrikaans]; iNkovane, umShwelele [Zulu]; Kakuru (also applied to other owl species) [Kwangali]; Sephooko (also applied to Barn owl ... www.biodiversityexplorer.org/birds/strig... African Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) - Picture 1 in Asio: capensis African Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) - Picture 1 in Asio: capensis - Location: Mdumo National Park, Namibia. 1997. www.owlpages.com/image.php?image=species... Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) » Planet of Birds Asio is a genus of typical owls, or true owls, in family Strigidae. The genus Asio contains the eared owls, which are characterised by feather tufts on the head which ... www.planetofbirds.com/strigiformes-strig... Marsh Owl | Asio capensis | Birds & Birding South Africa Marsh Owl | Asio capensis. Roberts Birding Information: Marsh Owl. The Marsh Owl is a Southern African bird that belongs to the strigidae bird family group which ... www.birdsinsa.com/birds/asiocapensis.htm Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) - BirdLife species factsheet Justification This species has an extremely large range, and hence does not approach the thresholds for Vulnerable under the range size criterion (Extent of ... www.birdlife.org/datazone/speciesfactshe... Asio capensis - Avibase Photo powered by flickr.com. Order: Strigiformes Family: Strigidae. English: Marsh Owl Scientific: Asio capensis. Protonym: Otus Capensis. Avibase ID: avibase.bsc-eoc.org/species.jsp?avibasei... Marsh Owl, Asio capensis - Kenya Birds Marsh Owl factsheet: Information and photograph ... Asio capensis Other Names African Marsh Owl Hibou du Cap Kapohreule Búho Moro Kapuggla Afrikaanse Velduil ... www.kenyabirds.org.uk/owl-m.htm | Asio - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus; Marsh Owl, Asio capensis; Striped Owl, Asio clamator - often placed in Pseudoscops or Rhinoptynx; Two fossil species are recognized nowadays: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asio Marsh owl - Pictures and facts - Birds @ thewebsiteofeverythi ng.com The Marsh Owl, Asio capensis, is a species of owl which is a mainly resident breeder in Africa and Madagascar. This species is a part of the larger grouping of ... thewebsiteofeverything.com/animals/birds... Marsh Owl facts - Freebase The Marsh Owl, Asio capensis, is a species of owl which is a mainly resident breeder in Africa and Madagascar. This species is a part of the larger grouping of owls ... www.freebase.com/view/en/marsh_owl Owls - Genus Asio - World Owl Trust - Leading The World In Owl ... Owls - Genus Asio, stygius, otus, abyssinicus, madagascarensis, clamator, flammeus, capensis. www.owls.org/Species/asio/asio.htm Europe birdguide online Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) determination Avibirds European birdguide online Your source to the birds of Europe: Marsh Owl (Asio capensis) www.avibirds.com/euhtml/Marsh_Owl.html Asio: a genus of typical owls Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus; Marsh Owl, Asio capensis: The Marsh Owl is a species of owl which is a mainly resident breeder in Africa and Madagascar. www.avianweb.com/asio.html Asio - Turkcebilgi English Section Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus; Marsh Owl, Asio capensis; Striped Owl, Asio clamator - often placed in Pseudoscops or Rhinoptynx. Two fossil species are recognized nowadays: english.turkcebilgi.com/Asio Owls of the World: Scientific & Common Names Asio madagascariensis - Madagascar Long-eared Owl Asio flammeus - Short-eared Owl Asio capensis - African Marsh Owl . Genus: Pseudoscops Species: www.wildclassroom.net/AstoriaPark/owls/o... The World of Owls A. African Barred Owlet - Glaucidium capense African Marsh Owl - Asio capensis African Wood Owl - Strix (Ciccaba) woodfordii Albertine Owlet - Glaucidium albertinum www.worldofowls.com/namesofowls.htm |
