short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) Title: The royal natural history
Year: 1893 (1890s)
Authors: Richard Lydekker, 1849-1915; Philip Lutley Sclater, 1829-1913; W. B. Frostick, former owner. DSI Brooks, W. T., former owner. DSI
Subjects: Zoology Natural history
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The short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is a species of typical owl (family Strigidae). The short-eared owl is found in open country and grasslands. The scientific name is from Latin. The genus name Asio is a type of eared owl, and flammeus means "flame-coloured". The short-eared owl has one of the most widespread distributions of any bird.