Knowra Strigidae Strigidae Strigidae is the family of true owls, including eagle-owls, screech-owls, and many other species. Its members are distinct from barn owls, which belong to the family Tytonidae.
Strigiformes : Strigiformes is the bird order comprising all owls, including true owls and barn owls. Strigidae is one of the two living families within this order.
Asymmetrical ears : Asymmetrical ears are ears positioned or shaped differently on the two sides of an animal’s head. In many strigids, this arrangement improves vertical sound localization.
Eurasian eagle-owl : The Eurasian eagle-owl is a large, widely distributed owl species native to Europe and Asia. It exemplifies the large-bodied eagle-owls within Strigidae.
Birdwatching : Birdwatching is the observation and identification of wild birds in their natural settings. Calls, silhouettes, and habitat help distinguish strigid species in the field.
Habitat fragmentation : Habitat fragmentation is the division of continuous habitat into smaller, isolated patches. It can separate strigid territories and reduce access to prey and nest sites.
Tytonidae : Tytonidae is the family of barn owls, separate from the true owls in Strigidae. Its members are the other living owl family, not part of Strigidae.
Silent flight : Silent flight is flight that produces unusually little audible sound. Specialized feather edges reduce flight noise in many hunting strigids.
Eastern screech-owl : The eastern screech-owl is a small North American owl with gray and reddish-brown color morphs. It represents the compact screech-owls included in the family.
Bioacoustics : Bioacoustics is the study of sound production and hearing in animals. Researchers use strigid calls to identify species and monitor populations.
Pesticide : A pesticide is a substance used to prevent, destroy, or control pests. Some pesticides affect strigids directly or reduce their prey populations.
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