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Identification

boreal owl
Aegolius funereus

Aegolius funereus: information (1) Aegolius funereus: pictures (2) Aegolius funereus: specimens (3)

Caption

Anterior view of Boreal Owl, Aegolius funereus, showing the asymetrical ear openings, characteristic of this genus. This probably assists them in locating their prey in the dark.

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  • Specimen :: Skull :: Frontal View

Contributors

Bird Division (photographer; copyright holder; identification), Museum of Zoology, University of Michigan

Paul Hinshaw (photographer)

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