Desert Owl

Strix hadorami Kirwan, Schweizer & Copete, 2015

29–33 cmLength219 gWeight

The desert owl or desert tawny owl (Strix hadorami), formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl.

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The desert owl or desert tawny owl (Strix hadorami), formerly known as Hume's owl, is a species of owl. It is closely related to the more widespread tawny owl and to the range-restricted Omani owl.

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Questions

How big is the Desert Owl?

The Desert Owl is about 29–33 cm long and weighs around 219 g.

Where does the Desert Owl live?

Its breeding range: Palearctic, Africa: Red Sea coast of Egypt and Sudan, Sinai Peninsula, southern, eastern Israel, western Jordan and patchily through Saudi Arabia, Yemen and southern Oman.

Is the Desert Owl endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Desert Owl as Least Concern.

What does the Desert Owl eat?

Main food: Vertebrate prey.

What family is the Desert Owl in?

It belongs to the family Owls (Strigidae), order Strigiformes.

At a glance

Length: 29–33 cm
Weight: 219 g
Habitat: Rocky terrain
Diet: Vertebrate prey
Lifestyle: Perches in trees
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 251 mm
Tail: 144 mm
Bill: 28 mm
Tarsus: 51 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Palearctic, Africa: Red Sea coast of Egypt and Sudan, Sinai Peninsula, southern, eastern Israel, western Jordan and patchily through Saudi Arabia, Yemen and southern Oman

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2