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Spectacled Owl

Habitat: Tropical rainforests, forest edges, dry forest, semi- open areas with trees.

Food: Spectacled Owls eat small mammals including mice and the occasional possum or skunk, insects, spiders, many Caterpillars, bats, birds up to the size of Jays, crabs and frogs.

Eaten by: Larger birds.

Fact 1: Spectacled owls are mostly nocturnal ( active at night), but they may also look for food during the day.

Fact 2: Length 43-52cm. Wing length 305-360mm. Tail length 164-215mm. Weight 453-906g. Females are larger and heavier than males.

Researched by : Jessica and Bellastar

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