Post by ❖Thistlefoot❖ on Dec 29, 2010 17:28:14 GMT -5
This is a list of the acceptable species for characters here at Night and Day! If there's a species you have a question about or that isn't on the list but you think should be, just ask one of the staff members. Otherwise, please limit your creatures to the animals listed here. While appearances differ in terms of colors and markings are allowed, please keep the basics reasonably accurate (e.g., size, antler shape).
Red Deer: One of the largest deer species, these deer traditionally inhabits Europe, the Caucasus Mountains, and parts of Asia Minor and western and central Asia. As with most deer, only the stags have antlers, which start growing in the spring and are shed each winter. Red deer antlers are typically fairly straight, with a "cupped" appearance towards the end. On average, stags are between 5 to 7 feet long, and between 4 to 6 feet high, not including antlers. Does are somewhat smaller. Red deer typically live to 10 or 13 years, reaching sexual maturity at 1.5 to 2 years old.
Barking Deer: Some of the smallest deer, barking deer, also known as muntjacs, grow to anywhere between 2 and 3 feet in height. Their antlers grow from two dark ridges on their foreheads, and they are typically solitary creatures, preferring to live in dense forest. In addition to their antlers, they have overgrown canines, which resemble fangs and are known as tushes; they use both in combat. They are most common in India. They live 20 to 30 years.
Barasingha: Also called swamp deer for their native habitat, Barasingha are most notable for the antlers on the males: they can have up to 20 tines, or points. Males reach approximately 4 feet at the shoulder, and weigh between 375-400 pounds. When they do not remain in the swamp, Barasingha live exclusively on grasslands, eating the grass as food and using it as cover for their young.
Eld's Deer: Also known as thamin, Eld's deer are native to India, Burma, and Thailand; though they are adaptable to other circumstances, the largest known population makes their home on a unique floating bog. They grow up to 4 feet at the shoulder and 330 pounds in weight, and their antlers are notable for the distinctive backwards sweeping curve. Their coats change color with the seasons; in summer it is reddish brown while in winter it turns dark brown, with males tending to be darker than females.
Fallow Deer: Fallow deer are another one of the few species that maintain their white spots to adulthood, although many other color variations occur, including white and black. Fallow stags have unique antlers with a broad "shovel-shaped" appearance at the tines. They grow to between 3 and 4 feet at shoulder height. Fallow deer are Eurasian deer, and, aside from during the rut, prefer to travel in groups of about 150.
White-tailed Deer: Medium-sized deer, white-tailed deer are native to a broad stretch of the Americas. They are so named for the white underside to their tails, which they flash as a warning sign when alarmed. The deer's coat is typically reddish-brown in spring and summer, changing to grey-brown in fall and winter, though white deer have been seen. Shoulder height is typically 3 to 4 feet. White-tailed deer often have slender antlers, with usually no more than 8 tines.
Roe Deer: A relatively small deer, roe deer grow to between 2 and 3 ft tall at the shoulder, though they are very well adapted to cold weather conditions. Graceful, delicate, and fast, roe deer are fairly common in appearance, having a reddish-brown coat and short, straight antlers. Roe deer are native to Europe and Russia, and, like other species of deer, often make a barking sound and flash their white rump patches when alarmed. Unlike other deer, does typically give birth to two fawns at the same time, generally of opposite sexes.
Elk: The largest deer species on Night and Day, elk stags average at about 5 feet at the shoulder alone; the tallest can be 7 to 8 feet with head and neck up. Does are smaller, standing about 4 feet at the shoulder. The males have antlers which can grow up to 4 feet long, and are shed every winter. Elk reach maturity at 2 years of age, and typically live 10 to 13 years. They generally travel in same gender groups except at mating season.
Sambar: The sambar is a large deer native to south and southeast Asia, growing 4 to 6 feet at the shoulder and up to 1200 pounds. Their antlers are large, but with fairly few tines, and they have a small but dense mane. Sambars live primarily in the woodlands, and seldom travel far from water; they often prefer to fight against predators in a body of shallow water. Like other deer, their antlers shed in winter and grow again in spring. Perhaps the most notable trait of the sambar is that they are capable of remarkable bipedalism, standing on their hind legs to mark tree branches with their antlers, or to crash down on one another in combat.
Axis Deer: Axis Deer, also known as Chital Deer or Spotted Deer, is one of the most beautiful animals in the country. Chital deer are found mostly in large family units, where a doe remains with her mother even after becoming a mother herself. Spotted deer can be seen roaming around either in mixed groups or separate bachelor groups. The spotted deer has a beautiful golden brown coat, which is covered with big white spots. On an average, a male deer grows to a shoulder height of somewhere between 85cm and 90cm. The weight of a stag averages around 80 kg. Does are shorter as well as lighter. The coat of an adult deer has brighter spots as compared to that of fawns. At the same time, the white throat patch of a stag is more prominent than that of a doe. The antlers of the axis deer of India branch to six points and sweep back into an upward curve. They shed their antlers on an annual basis. Mostly, the antlers of chital deer grow to a length of 20 inches. Only some deer have antlers that reach 30 inches.
Axis deer is a very introverted as well as reticent animal. Gregarious by nature, it is found living in small herds comprising of 20 to 30 animals. In rare cases, the number of animals in a herd may go upto 100. A few dominant individuals dominate the group, leaving the others to will feed and rest. As male chital deer start growing older, they become more and more isolated.
Sika Deer: Sika, or Japanese deer, are one of the few deer species not to lose their spots when they reach maturity; spot patterns vary by region. Sika range fairly broadly in color, and usually grow to between 2 feet and 3.5 feet high at the shoulder. They are fairly compact and have dainty, slender legs. Stags have very stout, upright antlers, which they grow in spring and shed in winter. Sika deer are the most vocal deer, with a wide variety of calls.
Caribou: More commonly known as reindeer, caribou are among the larger deer species, ranging from 4 to 6 feet high at the shoulder, and weighing, on average, somewhere between 300 and 500 pounds. Caribou are particularly unusual in that both the males and females of the species have antlers, and they shed them at different times: December for old males, early spring for young males, and summer for females. Males do tend to have larger antlers than females, and these can be impressive; they have the largest antlers for their body size of any deer species. Their adaptations to the cold include migration, thick coats, and heavy ruffs.
Pudú: The pudú is the world's smallest deer, standing between 13 and 17 inches tall. Found in South America, this deer has a stocky frame with slender legs, and the males have short, spiked antlers that do not fork. Pudús have dewclaws, flat, reddish-brown to dark brown fur, and once they've reached an advanced age, the neck and shoulders turn a dark gray-brown in winter. Pudús inhabit temperate rainforests.
Dik Dik: As a breed of the antelope, they are also commonly knon as Pere David's deer. Their most bold feature is the shape of their head, such as a rain-drop. The Dikdik come next to Pudu in small size, yet the legs are much longer. The body comes to be small up front, then gets larger toward the rear. Average height 1-2 feet high, while average weight variest at 8-20 lbs. Well known for a screeching warning/alarm sound from both genders. The antlers on these little guys are short and rather dull to the point, around 3 inches. Dikdiks are most commonly found in warm, desert like terrains.
Great Horned Owl: The Great Horned Owl gets its name from the large tufts of feathers on its head; they are neither ears or horns, just feathers. It is the one of the largest owls, and is sometimes called the "cat owl." The Great Horned Owl is nocturnal and likes to eat rabbits, skunks, mice, squirrels, birds and fish.
Western Screech Owl: The Western Screech Owl is a small, nocturnal, woodland Owl. They are squat-looking Owls that sit erect, with their plumage fluffed out, with the feet and legs obscured, and distinct ear tufts raised. The iris is bright yellow and the bill is gray to black, with tufts of bristly feathers around its base. The facial disk is bordered by black. The toes are yellow. Plumage is either mainly grayish or reddish-brown variegated dark and light, resembling a furrowed tree bark pattern. They use the variegated plumage as camouflage. When threatened, the bird stretches its body and tightens its feathers in order to look like a branch stub to avoid detection
Snowy Owl: It has adapted to the long summer days and long winter nights of its home, and can hunt well at any time of the day. The Snowy Owl is almost all white with scattered dark spots. Its bill is black, its head rounded, and its legs heavily feathered. The Snowy Owl likes to eat hares, small rodents, ducks and geese.
Saw Whet Owl: The Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)-- is a little owl that is about 7 inches long with big yellow eyes. It is smaller than a screech owl and doesn't have the ear tufts. Its song is a monotonous whistled note repeated in endless succession, although this little owl is usually silent. It picks a deserted woodpecker's hole or cavity to build its nest, which is made without the usual nesting materials. Anywhere from 5 to 6 white eggs are laid. The saw-whet is nocturnal and hunts rodents and insects. The little bird is docile and can be approached during the day.
Barred Owl: This large, all gray to grayish-brown bird (from 17 to 24 inches) inhabits river woodlands. The wingspan is approximately 44 inches. It is common in southern swamps, less common but widespread in northern woods. Its diet consists of mice, frogs, squirrels, rabbits and similar small prey. It has been known to include its smaller cousin, the screech owl, in its diet. The pattern of this owl is barred crosswise on the chest and streaked lengthwise on the belly, with a white spotted back.The eyes are large and brown. It has a yellow beak and no head tufts. Its call is distinctive, a series of eight loud hoots delivered in a series of four: hoohoo, hoohoo, hoohoo, hoohoooaw. Some claim the call sounds like, "Who cooks for you; who cooks for you all." Though nocturnal, the Barred Owl frequently calls during the day.
Barn owl: Also known as the "ghost" owl or "spirit" owl. The Barn Owl is different from most owls. It has unusually long legs and long talons, and has small, dark colored eyes. They do not like daylight at all, so you won't catch a peek of this owl until it's really dark! Barn Owls probably have the best hearing of any owl, and experiments have shown that they can hunt their prey by sound alone. Barn Owls hunt from a perch. They listen as their prey moves below them and then they swoop down and grab it with their talons.
Great Gray Owl: The Great Gray Owl is the largest owls (from 24 to 33 inches) here. They are not migratory but will leave their territories if their food supply runs short. They prefer dense forests (pine, spruce, poplar and larch) with adjacent meadows. Having evolved in the northern latitudes, where there are long periods of light, they hunt equally well both day and night. The diet consists of voles and other small rodents and birds. Their excellent hearing allows them to detect the movement of rodents in their tunnels. These large dusky gray birds are striped lengthwise on the underparts. The large head (almost 20 inches in circumference) is round without ear tufts. Yellow eyes are edged on the inside with black, then that is edged with a white, comma-shaped streak. The large facial disc has a dark ruff encircling the face. Within that there are concentric circles of gray-brown on white. There is a noticeable black spot on the chin. The tail (about 12 inches) is very long for an owl. The voice is a deep booming whoo-hoo-hoo.
Burrowing Owl: The Burrowing Owl makes its home, of course, in a burrow. It is one of the owls that is diurnal (active during the night and day). The Burrowing Owl searches for its prey from atop its burrow mound or by hovering above the ground. It feeds on insects, small mammals, birds, lizards and small fish. It also has a habit of collecting odds and ends and then laying them out around the entrance to its burrow. Weasels, ferrets, snakes and skunks are enemies of the Burrowing Owls and will go after the young owls as food. Burrowing Owls will imitate a rattlesnake's buzz to try to keep enemies away.
Blakiston's Fish-Owl: Blakiston's Fish Owl is an unusual owl in that, while it will eat rodents and other small mammals, its preferred prey is fish and amphibians. It is the largest species of owl at 24-30 inches and 8-10 pounds. The feathers of the upper parts of this owl are buff brown with dark streaks, and it has broad ear tufts. Males and females calling to one another have a distinctive call so synchronized that it often sounds like one bird.
Spectacled Owl: The Spectacled Owl was named because of its facial markings that look like a pair of spectacles. These birds are dark brown with a whitish yellow belly and a dark brown collar with a white throat patch. Spectacled owls are large (18 inches tall and weighing about 25 ounces). They generally choose to live near water and are found in woodlands and tropical rainforests. They, like most owls, are nocturnal but can be active on overcast days. These owls feed on a variety of creatures, including small mammals such as mice, insects, birds, bats, crabs and frogs. They can live up to 25 years of age.
Northern Hawk Owl: The Northern Hawk Owl is smaller than a crow 15-17" (38 - 43 cm) Its wingspan is 33" (84 cm). This owl has a long rounded tail and flies during the day. It actually behaves more like a hawk. It has a barred breast, and its white face is edged with black on the sides. The voice is a chattering ki ki ki ki, similar to a hawk or kestrel.
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Deer
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You may freely create a character with this species
Red Deer: One of the largest deer species, these deer traditionally inhabits Europe, the Caucasus Mountains, and parts of Asia Minor and western and central Asia. As with most deer, only the stags have antlers, which start growing in the spring and are shed each winter. Red deer antlers are typically fairly straight, with a "cupped" appearance towards the end. On average, stags are between 5 to 7 feet long, and between 4 to 6 feet high, not including antlers. Does are somewhat smaller. Red deer typically live to 10 or 13 years, reaching sexual maturity at 1.5 to 2 years old.
Barking Deer: Some of the smallest deer, barking deer, also known as muntjacs, grow to anywhere between 2 and 3 feet in height. Their antlers grow from two dark ridges on their foreheads, and they are typically solitary creatures, preferring to live in dense forest. In addition to their antlers, they have overgrown canines, which resemble fangs and are known as tushes; they use both in combat. They are most common in India. They live 20 to 30 years.
Barasingha: Also called swamp deer for their native habitat, Barasingha are most notable for the antlers on the males: they can have up to 20 tines, or points. Males reach approximately 4 feet at the shoulder, and weigh between 375-400 pounds. When they do not remain in the swamp, Barasingha live exclusively on grasslands, eating the grass as food and using it as cover for their young.
Eld's Deer: Also known as thamin, Eld's deer are native to India, Burma, and Thailand; though they are adaptable to other circumstances, the largest known population makes their home on a unique floating bog. They grow up to 4 feet at the shoulder and 330 pounds in weight, and their antlers are notable for the distinctive backwards sweeping curve. Their coats change color with the seasons; in summer it is reddish brown while in winter it turns dark brown, with males tending to be darker than females.
Fallow Deer: Fallow deer are another one of the few species that maintain their white spots to adulthood, although many other color variations occur, including white and black. Fallow stags have unique antlers with a broad "shovel-shaped" appearance at the tines. They grow to between 3 and 4 feet at shoulder height. Fallow deer are Eurasian deer, and, aside from during the rut, prefer to travel in groups of about 150.
White-tailed Deer: Medium-sized deer, white-tailed deer are native to a broad stretch of the Americas. They are so named for the white underside to their tails, which they flash as a warning sign when alarmed. The deer's coat is typically reddish-brown in spring and summer, changing to grey-brown in fall and winter, though white deer have been seen. Shoulder height is typically 3 to 4 feet. White-tailed deer often have slender antlers, with usually no more than 8 tines.
Roe Deer: A relatively small deer, roe deer grow to between 2 and 3 ft tall at the shoulder, though they are very well adapted to cold weather conditions. Graceful, delicate, and fast, roe deer are fairly common in appearance, having a reddish-brown coat and short, straight antlers. Roe deer are native to Europe and Russia, and, like other species of deer, often make a barking sound and flash their white rump patches when alarmed. Unlike other deer, does typically give birth to two fawns at the same time, generally of opposite sexes.
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Elk: The largest deer species on Night and Day, elk stags average at about 5 feet at the shoulder alone; the tallest can be 7 to 8 feet with head and neck up. Does are smaller, standing about 4 feet at the shoulder. The males have antlers which can grow up to 4 feet long, and are shed every winter. Elk reach maturity at 2 years of age, and typically live 10 to 13 years. They generally travel in same gender groups except at mating season.
Sambar: The sambar is a large deer native to south and southeast Asia, growing 4 to 6 feet at the shoulder and up to 1200 pounds. Their antlers are large, but with fairly few tines, and they have a small but dense mane. Sambars live primarily in the woodlands, and seldom travel far from water; they often prefer to fight against predators in a body of shallow water. Like other deer, their antlers shed in winter and grow again in spring. Perhaps the most notable trait of the sambar is that they are capable of remarkable bipedalism, standing on their hind legs to mark tree branches with their antlers, or to crash down on one another in combat.
Axis Deer: Axis Deer, also known as Chital Deer or Spotted Deer, is one of the most beautiful animals in the country. Chital deer are found mostly in large family units, where a doe remains with her mother even after becoming a mother herself. Spotted deer can be seen roaming around either in mixed groups or separate bachelor groups. The spotted deer has a beautiful golden brown coat, which is covered with big white spots. On an average, a male deer grows to a shoulder height of somewhere between 85cm and 90cm. The weight of a stag averages around 80 kg. Does are shorter as well as lighter. The coat of an adult deer has brighter spots as compared to that of fawns. At the same time, the white throat patch of a stag is more prominent than that of a doe. The antlers of the axis deer of India branch to six points and sweep back into an upward curve. They shed their antlers on an annual basis. Mostly, the antlers of chital deer grow to a length of 20 inches. Only some deer have antlers that reach 30 inches.
Axis deer is a very introverted as well as reticent animal. Gregarious by nature, it is found living in small herds comprising of 20 to 30 animals. In rare cases, the number of animals in a herd may go upto 100. A few dominant individuals dominate the group, leaving the others to will feed and rest. As male chital deer start growing older, they become more and more isolated.
Sika Deer: Sika, or Japanese deer, are one of the few deer species not to lose their spots when they reach maturity; spot patterns vary by region. Sika range fairly broadly in color, and usually grow to between 2 feet and 3.5 feet high at the shoulder. They are fairly compact and have dainty, slender legs. Stags have very stout, upright antlers, which they grow in spring and shed in winter. Sika deer are the most vocal deer, with a wide variety of calls.
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Caribou: More commonly known as reindeer, caribou are among the larger deer species, ranging from 4 to 6 feet high at the shoulder, and weighing, on average, somewhere between 300 and 500 pounds. Caribou are particularly unusual in that both the males and females of the species have antlers, and they shed them at different times: December for old males, early spring for young males, and summer for females. Males do tend to have larger antlers than females, and these can be impressive; they have the largest antlers for their body size of any deer species. Their adaptations to the cold include migration, thick coats, and heavy ruffs.
Pudú: The pudú is the world's smallest deer, standing between 13 and 17 inches tall. Found in South America, this deer has a stocky frame with slender legs, and the males have short, spiked antlers that do not fork. Pudús have dewclaws, flat, reddish-brown to dark brown fur, and once they've reached an advanced age, the neck and shoulders turn a dark gray-brown in winter. Pudús inhabit temperate rainforests.
Dik Dik: As a breed of the antelope, they are also commonly knon as Pere David's deer. Their most bold feature is the shape of their head, such as a rain-drop. The Dikdik come next to Pudu in small size, yet the legs are much longer. The body comes to be small up front, then gets larger toward the rear. Average height 1-2 feet high, while average weight variest at 8-20 lbs. Well known for a screeching warning/alarm sound from both genders. The antlers on these little guys are short and rather dull to the point, around 3 inches. Dikdiks are most commonly found in warm, desert like terrains.
Owls
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You may freely create a character with this species
Great Horned Owl: The Great Horned Owl gets its name from the large tufts of feathers on its head; they are neither ears or horns, just feathers. It is the one of the largest owls, and is sometimes called the "cat owl." The Great Horned Owl is nocturnal and likes to eat rabbits, skunks, mice, squirrels, birds and fish.
Western Screech Owl: The Western Screech Owl is a small, nocturnal, woodland Owl. They are squat-looking Owls that sit erect, with their plumage fluffed out, with the feet and legs obscured, and distinct ear tufts raised. The iris is bright yellow and the bill is gray to black, with tufts of bristly feathers around its base. The facial disk is bordered by black. The toes are yellow. Plumage is either mainly grayish or reddish-brown variegated dark and light, resembling a furrowed tree bark pattern. They use the variegated plumage as camouflage. When threatened, the bird stretches its body and tightens its feathers in order to look like a branch stub to avoid detection
Snowy Owl: It has adapted to the long summer days and long winter nights of its home, and can hunt well at any time of the day. The Snowy Owl is almost all white with scattered dark spots. Its bill is black, its head rounded, and its legs heavily feathered. The Snowy Owl likes to eat hares, small rodents, ducks and geese.
Saw Whet Owl: The Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus)-- is a little owl that is about 7 inches long with big yellow eyes. It is smaller than a screech owl and doesn't have the ear tufts. Its song is a monotonous whistled note repeated in endless succession, although this little owl is usually silent. It picks a deserted woodpecker's hole or cavity to build its nest, which is made without the usual nesting materials. Anywhere from 5 to 6 white eggs are laid. The saw-whet is nocturnal and hunts rodents and insects. The little bird is docile and can be approached during the day.
Barred Owl: This large, all gray to grayish-brown bird (from 17 to 24 inches) inhabits river woodlands. The wingspan is approximately 44 inches. It is common in southern swamps, less common but widespread in northern woods. Its diet consists of mice, frogs, squirrels, rabbits and similar small prey. It has been known to include its smaller cousin, the screech owl, in its diet. The pattern of this owl is barred crosswise on the chest and streaked lengthwise on the belly, with a white spotted back.The eyes are large and brown. It has a yellow beak and no head tufts. Its call is distinctive, a series of eight loud hoots delivered in a series of four: hoohoo, hoohoo, hoohoo, hoohoooaw. Some claim the call sounds like, "Who cooks for you; who cooks for you all." Though nocturnal, the Barred Owl frequently calls during the day.
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You must have at least 25 posts before making a character with this species.
You must have at least 25 posts before making a character with this species.
Barn owl: Also known as the "ghost" owl or "spirit" owl. The Barn Owl is different from most owls. It has unusually long legs and long talons, and has small, dark colored eyes. They do not like daylight at all, so you won't catch a peek of this owl until it's really dark! Barn Owls probably have the best hearing of any owl, and experiments have shown that they can hunt their prey by sound alone. Barn Owls hunt from a perch. They listen as their prey moves below them and then they swoop down and grab it with their talons.
Great Gray Owl: The Great Gray Owl is the largest owls (from 24 to 33 inches) here. They are not migratory but will leave their territories if their food supply runs short. They prefer dense forests (pine, spruce, poplar and larch) with adjacent meadows. Having evolved in the northern latitudes, where there are long periods of light, they hunt equally well both day and night. The diet consists of voles and other small rodents and birds. Their excellent hearing allows them to detect the movement of rodents in their tunnels. These large dusky gray birds are striped lengthwise on the underparts. The large head (almost 20 inches in circumference) is round without ear tufts. Yellow eyes are edged on the inside with black, then that is edged with a white, comma-shaped streak. The large facial disc has a dark ruff encircling the face. Within that there are concentric circles of gray-brown on white. There is a noticeable black spot on the chin. The tail (about 12 inches) is very long for an owl. The voice is a deep booming whoo-hoo-hoo.
Burrowing Owl: The Burrowing Owl makes its home, of course, in a burrow. It is one of the owls that is diurnal (active during the night and day). The Burrowing Owl searches for its prey from atop its burrow mound or by hovering above the ground. It feeds on insects, small mammals, birds, lizards and small fish. It also has a habit of collecting odds and ends and then laying them out around the entrance to its burrow. Weasels, ferrets, snakes and skunks are enemies of the Burrowing Owls and will go after the young owls as food. Burrowing Owls will imitate a rattlesnake's buzz to try to keep enemies away.
Super-Rare Species*
You must have at least 100 posts and ask a staff to create a character with this species
You must have at least 100 posts and ask a staff to create a character with this species
Blakiston's Fish-Owl: Blakiston's Fish Owl is an unusual owl in that, while it will eat rodents and other small mammals, its preferred prey is fish and amphibians. It is the largest species of owl at 24-30 inches and 8-10 pounds. The feathers of the upper parts of this owl are buff brown with dark streaks, and it has broad ear tufts. Males and females calling to one another have a distinctive call so synchronized that it often sounds like one bird.
Spectacled Owl: The Spectacled Owl was named because of its facial markings that look like a pair of spectacles. These birds are dark brown with a whitish yellow belly and a dark brown collar with a white throat patch. Spectacled owls are large (18 inches tall and weighing about 25 ounces). They generally choose to live near water and are found in woodlands and tropical rainforests. They, like most owls, are nocturnal but can be active on overcast days. These owls feed on a variety of creatures, including small mammals such as mice, insects, birds, bats, crabs and frogs. They can live up to 25 years of age.
Northern Hawk Owl: The Northern Hawk Owl is smaller than a crow 15-17" (38 - 43 cm) Its wingspan is 33" (84 cm). This owl has a long rounded tail and flies during the day. It actually behaves more like a hawk. It has a barred breast, and its white face is edged with black on the sides. The voice is a chattering ki ki ki ki, similar to a hawk or kestrel.
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