Band-bellied Owl

Bindenkauz ( Pulsatrix melanota )

The Bindenkauz ( Pulsatrix melanota ), also called bands, Spectacled, is a species of owl in the family authentics owls ( Strigidae ). It is found only in South America.

Appearance

The Bindenkauz reaches a body length of 48 centimeters and is a great representative of the genus within the Brillenkäuze. Ear tufts are missing, as is typical for Brillenkäuze. The body top is dark brown with a few pale spots. The underparts are whitish with conspicuous rusty-brown to dark brown stripes. The chest strap is wide and brown. The face veil is brown, with white eyebrows. The throat is whitish. The eyes are dark brown to black-brown. The legs are feathered, toes naked against it.

The Bindenkauz can be confused with several other Brillenkäuzen. The Spectacled has yellowish eyes and it lacks the rust-brown horizontal stripes on the abdomen. The Gelbbrauenkauz has yellowish- reddish-brown eyebrows and even when it lacks the rust-brown horizontal stripes on the body bottom. The short -browed Spectacled has no horizontal stripes on the abdomen and is lighter colored on the body top.

Area of distribution and habitat

The exact distribution area of Bindenkauzes is so far may not be fully known. It is found in Colombia, to the east of Ecuador, Peru east of the Andes as well as in Bolivia. It is probably in this type to a non-migratory bird. He settled moist and dense forests. Its altitudinal distribution ranges 700-1600 meters above sea level.

Way of life

The life of Bindenkauzes is so far insufficiently explored. Presumably he is nocturnal, its diet probably similar to that of the glasses and the Gelbbrauenkauzes.