Tawny-browed Owl
Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyStrigidae (Typical Owls)
- GenusPulsatrix (Spectacled Owls and Allies)
- SpeciesPulsatrix koeniswaldiana (Tawny-browed Owl)
About the Tawny-browed Owl
The tawny-browed owl (Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The tawny-browed owl may form a superspecies with band-bellied owl (P. melanota). It has been suggested that they are conspecific but they have different morphology and vocalizations. It is monotypic.
The tawny-browed owl is about 44 cm (17 in) long. Males weigh 405 to 562 g (14.3 to 19.8 oz) and females 331 to 670 g (11.7 to 23.6 oz). It has a brown facial disk surrounded by ochre, a white chin patch, and creamy "brows" over chestnut-brown eyes. Its breast, upperparts, and tail are dark chocolate brown, and the tail has white bars. The belly is buff and the rest of the underparts are light ochre. The juvenile is initially almost entirely white and gradually attains adult plumage over several years.
The tawny-browed owl is found in Brazil from Espírito Santo state south to northern Rio Grande do Sul and the immediately adjacent areas of eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It inhabits humid tropical forest, open woodland, and forest dominated by Araucaria evergreens... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Tawny-browed Owl in Iguaçu National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Tawny-browed Owl in Iguaçu National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Tawny-browed Owl sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Tawny-browed Owl in Iguaçu National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Tawny-browed Owl in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.