Owl Card- Striped Owl

Striped Owl- Asio clamator

The feathers around the eyes of an owl are called facial discs. These feathers aid in collecting sound waves of prey which are transferred to the ears. The striped owl has a pronounced facial disc with contrasting colors and small ear tufts which look like small ears. This owl was rehabilitated owl at the Toucan Rescue Ranch. Upon his release he stayed in the trees surrounding the property to visit and feed his mate. She was unable to be released so he was happy to stay in the area to be with her.