Latin Etymology: Strix ("owl") nigrolineata ("black lined")
Black-and-white Owl (Strix nigrolineata) at Tarcoles, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: N/A
Weight: 400-535g / Length: 35-40cm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
This visually striking owl is a species that is found only in Central America and the most adjacent lowland parts of South America. They are a forest species, but are quite tolerant of nesting hear humans compared to other owls, perhaps as it tends to nest high in very tall tree species like mahogany. Its favoured prey include dung beetles, bats, cicadas and diurnal birds snatched from their roosts.
Related Species:
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Strix
SUBSPECIES: none - monotypic
- Sighting Locations -
A widespread species
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at Tarcoles
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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