Owls | British Owls | Short Eared Owl
Short Eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Short-eared Owls are active during the day, which makes them easier to spot than most. But their camouflage is excellent, and they often perch low to the ground, so you’ll need sharp eyes and a bit of patience.
| COMMON NAME | Short Eared Owl |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Asio flammeus |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | All continents except Antarctica and Australia |
| HABITAT | Open country, grassland, prairie, salt marshes and estuaries |
| NATURAL DIET | Voles, small mammals, ground dwelling birds |
| HEIGHT | 340mm – 430mm |