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| − | '''''Pulsatrix''''' is a genus of | + | '''''Pulsatrix''''' is a genus of [[owl]]s of the family Strigidae, and found in tropical and subtropical regions of [[Central America|Central]] and [[South America]]. They are colloquially referred to as '''spectacled owls''' due to the pattern of the facial feathers, giving the birds the appearance of wearing glasses. |
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Spectacled owls are relatively large owls, with a length of 16 to 20 inches.<ref>König et al., pp. 350-354</ref> The head is roundish, and the three species have whitish to ocher-colored rings on the face, the distinctive "eye glasses" look. The eyes are large and vary from orange yellow to black brown. The claws are strong. The throat and the front part are separated from the rest of the body by a band | + | Spectacled owls are relatively large owls, with a length of 16 to 20 inches.<ref>König et al., pp. 350-354</ref> The head is roundish, and the three species have whitish to ocher-colored rings on the face, the distinctive "eye glasses" look. The eyes are large and vary from orange-yellow to black-brown. The claws are strong. The throat and the front part are separated from the rest of the body by a band that is different in color. |
==Species== | ==Species== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:16, November 17, 2025
| Pulsatrix | |
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| Spectacled owl Pulsatrix perspicillata | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom Information | |
| Domain | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Branch | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum Information | |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Sub-phylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Class Information | |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Aves |
| Sub-class | Neornithes |
| Infra-class | Neoaves |
| Order Information | |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family Information | |
| Family | Strigidae |
| Sub-family | Striginae |
| Genus Information | |
| Genus | Pulsatrix |
| Population statistics | |
Pulsatrix is a genus of owls of the family Strigidae, and found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. They are colloquially referred to as spectacled owls due to the pattern of the facial feathers, giving the birds the appearance of wearing glasses.
Description
Spectacled owls are relatively large owls, with a length of 16 to 20 inches.[1] The head is roundish, and the three species have whitish to ocher-colored rings on the face, the distinctive "eye glasses" look. The eyes are large and vary from orange-yellow to black-brown. The claws are strong. The throat and the front part are separated from the rest of the body by a band that is different in color.
Species
- Band-bellied owl, Pulsatrix melanota
- Spectacled owl, Pulsatrix perspicillata
- Tawny-browed owl, Pulsatrix koeniswaldiana
References
- ↑ König et al., pp. 350-354
- König, Claus, and Weick, Friedhelm. Owls of the World; Christopher Helm, London (2008)