StatusNative
RarityRare
Height35 cm
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"Unlike most owls, Australasian Grass Owls rarely perch in trees, instead roosting and nesting on the ground hidden in dense grass."
Field Guide
Australasian Grass-Owl
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The Australasian Grass Owl (Tyto longimembris) is a medium-sized, slim owl with long, sparsely feathered legs and a heart-shaped facial disc. Unlike most owls that perch in trees, this species specializes in hunting close to the ground in open grassy habitats such as dense grasslands, marshes, and agricultural fields. It is mostly nocturnal and is more often heard than seen.
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