Little owlAthene noctua

It has a chubby body, a broad head and a facial disc, marked more intensely on darker individuals. Its plumage varies in color: some are brownish grey, others have a more rusty brown hue. The tail is short, dark brown with whitish bars and the legs are long in relation to the body.

WHERE TO FIND IT AT AROUCA GEOPARK

Pouco Preocupante

Breeding Season March - July

Dimension Length: 23 cm

Habitat Agricultural fields with stone walls and mounds, agro-forestry systems, among others.

Mocho-galego  ©Avelino Vieira

Mocho-galego ©Avelino Vieira

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