The Short-eared Owl, Asio flammeus, is about the size of a crow. Light brown on the back, the birds have a lighter grayish or brown streaked breast, and yellow eyes ringed with black. A black band at the wrist, visible when the owl is in flight, is helpful for identification (but also consider the similar Long-eared Owl). The small “ears” are only seen when the bird is alarmed.

Where to See a Short-eared Owl

Asio flammeus is found on every continent except Australia and Antarctica. It breeds in the cooler temperate zones, and though it’s nomadic, it is present in many localities year round especially where winters are mild.

During the breeding season Short-eared Owls nest on the ground, sometimes in colonies, hiding the nests in tall grasses. In their winter range, they sometimes roost in groups of hundreds of birds, typically on the ground in overgrown fields and tall grasses, or in clumps of evergreens near open ground. When there’s deep snow, they’ll roost in the trees.

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