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Spectacled Owl
Pulsatrix Perpicillata
In Brazil, spectacled owls are known locally as “knocking owls”, as their sounds are a guttural knocking with a popping effect. Spectacled owls are the largest tropical owl species. The have a wingspan of 305 – 360mm.
| COMMON NAME | Spectacled Owl |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Pulsatrix Perpicillata |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | Southern Mexico, Central America, Northern South America |
| HABITAT | Dense tropical rainforest, dry forest, plantations, and open areas with scattered trees |
| NATURAL DIET | Small mammals, possum, skunk, caterpillars & crabs |
| HEIGHT | 410mm – 523mm |