Mottled Wood Owl
Mangokauz (Strix ocellata )
The Mangokauz (Strix ocellata ) is a species of the family of authentics owls ( Strigidae ). It comes in three subspecies exclusively in Southeast Asia. It is a widespread and regionally common species of owl.
Features
With a body size of about 41 to 48 centimeters of Pagodenkauz is missing a relatively large ears Article spring within its genus. The face veil is whitish and surrounded by a dark border. The body plumage is yellowish - red and white, black and maroon speckled, spotted and striped. The eyes are dark brown. The legs and toes are feathered.
Confusion opportunities exist with the Malaienkauz whose body bottom but yellower than the Mangokauz and has a reddish face veil. The Niaskauz is significantly smaller and a total of more reddish - brown. The Pagodenkauz also has a reddish- brown face veil. With him, also, the dark edge is not as pronounced.
Distribution area
The distribution area of Mangokauzes is the Indian subcontinent. It is found in the Indian foothills of the Himalayas and has also been observed in the west of Burma. In the northeast Pakistan, he has not been seen since the early 20th century.
The Mangokauz is a state bird that settled lightly forested plains, open woodland and groves with older trees.
Way of life
The Mangokauz is mainly nocturnal and crepuscular. Couples usually on days side by side on a branch in the dense foliage of a tree. Situated Startled Mangokäuze also fly longer distances and at days end up directly in the tree crown. Thus they differ, for example by most owl species, which then usually land on branches in the outer crown area.
The breeding season usually falls in the period from February to April. The nest usually consists of two eggs. Incubation and nestling period are not yet sufficiently investigated.