Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) Israel

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Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) Israel Spring May 2010. The large tufts which give this owl its name are in fact not ears, but just feathers. It is a nocturnal predator, which can grow to a length of 35 centimetres and inhabits woodlands in temperate Europe, Asia and North America. It feeds mainly on small mammals such as mice, squirrels, shrews and bats. It takes other birds, sometimes in flight, and also feeds on frogs, snakes and insects.

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