Himalayan Owl

About the Himalayan Owl

The Himalayan owl or Himalayan wood owl (Strix nivicolum) is a medium-sized owl native to the forests and mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Taiwan and Korea. Although populations are declining, this owl is not considered endangered and is currently listed as a species of Least Concern on the IUCN Red List due to its large range and slow decline. The Himalayan owl is nocturnal and is rarely seen in most areas of its range. Few studies have been done on its lifestyle and current population trends.

The Himalayan owl measures 35–40 cm and has a wingspan of approximately 270mm, classifying it as a medium-sized owl. The Himalayan Owl has warm-toned, tawny-coloured, plumage with light brown, dark brown and white colouring across its body. Its chest is light brown and white with vertical dark brown stripes, while its wings and tail feathers are darker with white horizontal bands and light patches towards the tips. Its head is round and without ear tufts and is a dark brown colour with lighter speckling, similar to its wings. The Himalayan owl has a small, hooked, yellow beak located around half an inch under its eyes in the center of its paler coloured face. Unlike many bird... Wikipedia →