Exotic owls

Would you like to know which are the exotic owls? Would you like to know how they look like? Are you interested in knowing more about their feeding, location, reproduction and behavior? Here there is a list of most beautiful exotic owls in the world so you can learn about the unique characteristics that distinguish these beautiful exotic animals. You will also know the answer to the question how do birds mate? 

1. The barred owl – Exotic owl

Scientific name: Strix varia

One of the first things you will notice with the North American carabo is that they seem to have no ears. These are not visible from the top of its head, as with other species of owls. They are brown and shades of gray. They also have vertical white stripes across the entire chest region. They are about 24 inches tall and have a wingspan of about 50 inches. They have brown eyes, which is quite interesting, as almost all species of owls have yellow eyes.

The North American carabo is found in a number of different locations. This exotic owl species is popular in the United States and most of them live in the Florida area. Some areas of Canada and Guatemala are also densely populated. They generally live in heavily wooded areas, they seem to prefer humid areas compared to dry climates. Some have even been identified in the warm temperatures of Mexico.
However, they are also seen in many open areas, it does not seem that they live in these open spaces, it seems to be where they prefer to hunt their prey. They don’t like to hunt near where they live.

2. Burrowing owl – Exotic owl

Scientific name: Athene cunicularia

The burrowing owl or burrowing owl has much longer legs than any other species of owl. It is a small species of owl with a large head and no visible ears. They are brown in color, with white spots along the belly region. They are only about 9 inches tall and weigh less than a pound. The main place where the burrowing owl is found is the grasslands. They are found throughout North America and South America.

Almost all of these exotic owls are found living around Mexico. Other places to include them are Florida and the Caribbean. During the winter months, many move to Louisiana and Texas. They are ground dwellers, a very unique characteristic for an owl and often make their home in grazing lands and agricultural areas of the land. Males are extremely vocal when it comes time to attract a mate. These calls will attract a female, who will respond with her own sounds. The nest that the couple makes will be created underground.

3. Great grey owl

Scientific name: Strix nebulosa

The Great Gray Owl gets its name from the light and dark gray patterns on its body. It has a much longer tail than most existing owl species, it also has one of the largest heads. He appears to have a white mustache and a black bow tie. They also have white areas on the lateral areas of the eyes. The Great Gray Owl is found scattered around North America. They can be found in areas of Alaska and Canada, many of them are found around Lake Superior.

These exotic owls tend to move in a southern direction in the cooler times of the year. However, they will also venture west when they feel their food sources are too scarce at their current location.Along the Sierra range of California, there have recently been a number of great gray owls located. There are about 100 of them now, but they are not native to this area. It is believed that they moved for food, and they decided to stay in that area that offers them everything they need to survive.

4. Northern spotted owl

Scientific name: Strix occidentalis caurina

The northern spotted owl is a lovely creature to look at. Their plumage has various shades of light and dark brown intertwined with areas of white and cream, for a truly amazing overall appearance. The more you look at one of these owls closely the more you will notice all the details that make it unique. This exotic owl have white spots around the eyes that give them a very different appearance. Their eyes are large, more of a brownish hue than the yellow that other owl species possess. This is the largest type of owl found in North America. They are about 18 inches tall with a wingspan of about 48 inches.

The wooded areas of California are where northern spotted owls live. They are also found in British Columbia and Oregon. They like forests with tall trees, which serve as covers for flying low. These owls appear to be in competition for the same areas as the North American carabo. This has made it more difficult for them to obtain the sources of shelter and food they need to survive. These owls are very devoted to their environment, and are loyal to where they take up residence. They are aggressive to defend it and do not tolerate being disturbed in their environment. They do not migrate and are very reluctant to travel very far to find food that is outside of their natural habitat.

5. Eurasian eagle-owl

Scientific name: Bubo bubo

The eagle-owl is the largest and most powerful owl in Europe, at about 27 inches in length. It has a large beak and huge claws, but its most notable features are its orange eyes. It has prominent plumes in its ears, which are raised or lowered depending on its mood. Its plumage is mainly spotted, but with bold stripes on the chest. It is found across Europe from Russia to the Pacific, south to Iran, Pakistan through China and Korea.

The eagle owl occupies a wide variety of habitats, from coniferous forests to hot deserts. Rocky landscapes are often more favored, and adequate food supplies and nesting sites appear to be the most important prerequisites. These exotic owls eat just about anything that moves, from beetles to fawns. Most of their diet is made up of mammals (mice, rats, mice, foxes, hares), but birds of all kinds are also eaten, including crows, ducks, grouse, seabirds and even other birds of prey (even other owls). Other prey include snakes, lizards, frogs, fish, and crabs.

What should I know before having exotic owls?

You should know the following things before keeping exotic owls as pets.

• Caring for owls is very specific, so it cannot be done by an inexperienced person. They are not animals that can be had to gain experience.
• They don’t adapt well to changes, so they won’t like you moving their cage around or leaving it with someone else when you go on vacation. If you go somewhere for a long period of time, you will have to take them with you.
• The exotic owls need daily flight exercises, so they need to have enough space in their cage for this. Otherwise, they will have to be taken out of the cage so that they can fly, but first you have to train them.
• Since they feed on animals, you must have a place in your house where they can be kept alive. Also, owls do not like guts, so they must be removed before giving it to them.
• You may be lucky enough to have an owl that is very affectionate, but as a general rule it is an aggressive bird.
• In mating season they make continuous night calls that can be very annoying and affect the people who inhabit the home and surroundings.
• If you live in an area where there are raptors, it is possible that they are the target of these, so keep this in mind when hosting one.