Long_eared_Owl

The long-eared owl (Asio otus) is a species of owl with prominent ear tufts on top of their head, which serve no hearing function but are used for communication and camouflage. These medium-sized owls have mottled brown plumage with streaks of white, helping them blend in with tree bark and leaves. Long-eared owls have excellent hearing and use this sense to locate prey such as small mammals, birds, and insects in the darkness of night. They are primarily nocturnal and roost in dense foliage during the day.