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Madagascar Owl
Asio madagascariensis (Smith, A, 1834)
Strigidae — Owls
Madagascar Owl, Asio madagascariensis, is an owl of Madagascar in the family Strigidae. It is found across the west and centre of the island, in woodland and in altered habitats, from sea level up to 1,600 m, with records as high as 1,800 m. It is the country’s largest owl. At rest it stands upright and shows clear ear tufts, with bright orange eyes. Its plumage is mostly brown with darker streaking and barring, and the young are white down with a black facial disc and dark brown wings.
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Family
- Strigidae — Owls
- Breeding range
- Africa: Madagascar
