‘Millie’ Size: Length 30-38cm Status: Threatened Habitat: Tropical forest, savannah and marsh. Central and South America. Reproduction: 3-4 eggs. 33 day incubation Diet: Small mammals, birds, insects and some reptiles (mainly mice and rats)

Raptor Facts

This owl is very closely related to the Long Eared Owl but has distinctively large feet. These owls will often nest on the ground even though it is designed with short wings and long tail for life in the woods. A Striped Owl was once cross-bred with a Barn Owl. Although the eggs were fertile they did not hatch. Were they once closely related?