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Stygian Owl vs Short-eared Owl

Asio stygius versus Asio flammeus

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Stygian Owl (Asio stygius) Stygian Owl
Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) Short-eared Owl

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The Stygian Owl and Short-eared Owl can be distinguished by their ear tufts and facial disk patterns. The Stygian Owl has prominent ear tufts and a darker facial disk, while the Short-eared Owl has smaller or absent ear tufts and a lighter facial disk.

Identification tips

  1. Look for ear tufts: Stygian Owl has prominent ear tufts, Short-eared Owl has smaller or absent tufts. 2. Check facial disk: Stygian Owl's is darker, Short-eared Owl's is lighter.

Plumage

The Stygian Owl features a darker plumage with a more pronounced facial disk, whereas the Short-eared Owl has a lighter overall appearance with less distinct facial markings.

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The Stygian Owl and Short-eared Owl can be distinguished by their ear tufts and facial disk patterns. The Stygian Owl has prominent ear tufts and a darker facial disk, while the Short-eared Owl has smaller or absent ear tufts and a lighter facial disk.

  1. Look for ear tufts: Stygian Owl has prominent ear tufts, Short-eared Owl has smaller or absent tufts. 2. Check facial disk: Stygian Owl's is darker, Short-eared Owl's is lighter.

The Stygian Owl features a darker plumage with a more pronounced facial disk, whereas the Short-eared Owl has a lighter overall appearance with less distinct facial markings.

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