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Rufous Owl Scientific name: Ninox rufa

The Rufous owl is an interesting owl. It is large and it's body is light brown with a barred cream colored belly.It has a long tail, and the male is larger than the female. The length of the Rufous owl is about 46-57 cm tall. The wingspan is about 100-120 cm long,and the weight of the male is 1050-1300g, and the female is 700-1050 g. The Rufous owl has not many habits but they are shy,generally nocturnal, and will defend their nest very aggresively. They are the least vocal and their sond is very soft but very deep. The Rufous owl has a double hoot and the first note is the same or a bit higher than the first. Occasionally, a single hoot may be used. The Rufous owl is a powerful hunter taking a variety of prey from beetles to large birds and flying foxes. They eat several species of heron, parrots, and remarkably, crawfish.