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Buff-fronted Owl
Aegolius harrisii (Cassin, 1849)
Strigidae — Owls
Buff-fronted Owl, Aegolius harrisii, is a bird of eastern and central South America. It occurs in scattered parts of the continent, including every South American country except French Guiana and Suriname. It is the only Aegolius owl found in South America. The bird was first described by Cassin in 1849. It has a compact build, a short tail and a large head without ear tufts. Its face is buff with black markings, and the forehead is yellowish buff.
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Strigidae — Owls
- Breeding range
- South America: e, c
