Northern Hawk-Owl
Northern Hawk-Owl (<em>Surnia ulula</em>) is a species of Owls (<em>Strigidae</em>) in the order Owls.
Overview
Northern Hawk-Owl (Surnia ulula) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A falcon-like owl that hunts by day, perching on tree tops like a hawk; long tail and rapid flight; a bird of northern boreal forest and muskeg.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Surnia; binomial: Surnia ulula; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 35-43cm. Average lifespan: 5-10 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic and the Palearctic.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
