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Boreal Owl

Boreal Owl

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The Boreal Owl, also known as Tengmalm's Owl, is a small, elusive owl of dense coniferous forests across the Northern Hemisphere. It is mostly nocturnal and known for its distinctive repetitive hooting call.
Where to spot
Dense coniferous and mixed forests in boreal regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
How to spot
This owl is notoriously difficult to spot. Listen for its soft, even-paced 'hoop-hoop-hoop' call at night, particularly from late winter through spring. If you are lucky enough to see one, note its relatively large head and bright yellow eyes.
When to spot
Primarily nocturnal. Best detected by its distinct, repetitive hooting call during the breeding season (late winter to spring). Visual observations are rare during daylight hours due to its elusive nature.
ruigpootuil op een tak in een besneeuwde omgeving
ruigpootuil op een tak in een besneeuwde omgeving
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File:Aegolius funereus funereus (Tengmalm's Owl), Lindberg, Germany 2.jpg
File:Ruigpootuil - Tengmalm's owl - Aegolius funereus 3.jpg
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ruigpootuil op een tak in een besneeuwde omgeving
Credits: Door Mdf - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=227127
ruigpootuil op een tak in een besneeuwde omgeving
Credits: Door Mdf - Eigen werk, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=227127
File:Aegolius-funereus-001.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aegolius funereus by vmoser.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aegolius funereus funereus (Tengmalm's Owl), Lindberg, Germany 1.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aegolius funereus funereus (Tengmalm's Owl), Lindberg, Germany 2.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ruigpootuil - Tengmalm's owl - Aegolius funereus 3.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Ruigpootuil - Tengmalm's owl - Aegolius funereus 5.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
The Boreal Owl possesses exceptionally acute hearing, allowing it to detect and locate prey moving underneath several feet of snow, a crucial adaptation for its cold habitat.
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