Black-and-white Owl
Bindenhalskauz (Strix nigrolineata )
The Bindenhalskauz (Strix nigrolineata ) is a species of the family of authentics owls. It is found in southern North America and Central and South America.
Features
With a body size of about 35 to 40 centimeters of Bindenhalskauz is missing a medium sized ears Article spring within its genus. He is a strikingly dark -feathered fellow with a brown-black tone on the body top. What is striking is the neck band of white and gray horizontal stripes. The head is round and brown black without insignia. The face veil is blackish with a conspicuous white margin. The underparts are whitish with dense, dark horizontal stripes. The eyes are brown. The beak and featherless toes are yellowish horn color.
Confusion possibilities especially with the Zebrakauz. However, this type has fine white lines on the head feathers and has no light body underside.
Area of distribution and habitat
The distribution area of Bindenhalskauzes ranges from central Mexico through Central America to north- west of Colombia, Venezuela and the West of Ecuador. He also reached the extreme north- western Peru. The Bindenhalskauz is a state bird whose habitat is the rainforest. He arrives there in preference to clearings and forest edges and open swamp forests. He also settled gallery forests and mangrove thickets. Its altitudinal distribution ranges from the low level to altitudes of 2,400 meters.
Way of life
The Bindenhalskauz is crepuscular and nocturnal. He sits in the dense foliage of trees, often between lianas or in the immediate vicinity of the tribe. Couples often meet through together. The food spectrum comprises mainly insects and small mammals. He also catches bats and small birds such as thrushes and tanagers. The breeding season falls in the dry season. Accordingly, it breeds in Central America in the period from March to May. The nest usually contains two eggs. It broods alone the female, which is supplied by the male with food.