Jamaican Owl

The Jamaican Owl is a medium-sized tawny colored owl that is endemic to the island of Jamaica. It is considered by some the only member of its genus Pseudoscops, while other authorities include in it the Striped Owl. It has dark brown barring, flecking and streaks and its amber facial disk is rimmed in black-flecked white. It has hazel eyes, long ear tufts and a grayish-yellow bill. It mainly uses open habitats with scattered clumps of trees, generally in lowlands. It is nocturnal and eats mainly large insects, spiders, amphibians, lizards, birds and rodents. It lays its eggs in tree cavities. This species is common and widespread throughout its limited range, but some populations are at risk from habitat loss.

The Jamaican Owl is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Jamaican Owl (Pseudoscops grammicus) is a medium-sized tawny colored owl that is endemic to the island of Jamaica. It is considered by some the only member of its genus Pseudoscops, while other authorities include in it the Striped Owl. It has dark brown barring, flecking and streaks and its amber facial disk is rimmed in black-flecked white. It has hazel eyes, long ear tufts and a grayish-yellow bill. It mainly uses open habitats with scattered clumps of trees, generally in lowlands. More

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Jamaican owls eat insects, spiders, rodents, and lizards. It's the truth. You could look it up at www.google.com/ Improve Answer Discuss the question "What do Jamaican owls eat?" Click here to register and get updates when this answer is edited. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter First answer by Retrowoman. Last edit by Retrowoman. Contributor trust: 2 . Question popularity: 1 . More

Photo Wanted The Jamaican Owl, Pseudoscops grammicus is a medium-sized tawny colored owl. It has dark brown barring, flecking and streaks and its amber facial disk is rimmed in black-flecked white. It has hazel eyes, long ear tufts and a grayish-yellow bill. It mainly uses open habitats with scattered clumps of trees, generally in lowlands. It is nocturnal and eats mainly large insects, spiders, amphibians, lizards, birds and rodents. It lays its eggs in tree cavities. More

see the Jamaican Owl, and guide us to some of Jamaica's lesser known, but very birdy spots. The pace will be leisurely and not physically demanding, and the climate will be a welcome change from the North American winter. More

Jamaican Owl, Pseudoscops grammicus, adult at night, Rocklands, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Caribbean Actions More

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