Black Banded Owl
Strix huhula
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderStrigiformes (Owls)
- FamilyStrigidae (Typical Owls)
- GenusStrix (Wood Owls and Allies)
- SpeciesStrix huhula (Black Banded Owl)
About the Black Banded Owl
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Entirely nocturnal, this midsized black and white neotropical bird is a resident species, and therefore never migrates out of its native South America. Its natural habitats are varied subtropical or tropical forests ranging from lowlands to areas of medium altitude, and it has been found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.
The black-banded owl is medium-sized (30–36 cm (12–14 in)), blackish all over and densely striated with horizontal, wavy, white bars. A black face mask encircle its eyes. It has a rounded head with no ear tufts, and a yellow-orange bill and feet. The tail is sooty-brown, with 4 to 5 narrow white bars and a white terminal band. Primary feathers are significantly darker than the rest of its plumage. Black bristles and feathers are found around the bill and along the leg to the base of the toes.
The taxonomy of the black-banded owl is unclear on several points. Some authors include it in the genus Ciccaba, (medium-sized wood owls found in South-America) along with the black-and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Black Banded Owl in Yasuní 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 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 7 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 8 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 9 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 10 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 12 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 13 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 14 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 15 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 16 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 17 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Black Banded Owl in Yasuní National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Black Banded Owl sighting in Yasuní National Park, based on 82 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Black Banded Owl in Yasuní National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Black Banded Owl in Yasuní National Park in our monthly data.