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There are 218 known species of owls around the world, and only a fraction of them are kept in captivity. Very little is known about many of them, but their diversity in shape, colouration, hunting techniques and habitat make them one of the most fascinating group of birds to study. As animal behaviourists at the Centre we can study them as they fly and interact with their environment here and teach us a great deal about their natural behaviour.

Northern Hawk Owl - 'Clovis'
Surnia ulula

A largely diurnal bird flying witih rapid wingbeats and open-winged glides......

northern hawk owl, surnia ulula

Mottled Owl - 'Mottley'
Ciccaba virgata

Mottled owls are found from Central America, south into South America, inhabiting dry areas and forests........

 
mottled owl, ciccaba virgata

Barn Owl - 'Caspar'
Tyto alba

Caspar has been with us at Exmoor Falconry since 2003. Like all owls he has been hand reared, so he is content to be......
Barn owl, Tyto alba

Tawny Owl - 'Pip'
Strix aluco

Pip arrived in a cardboard box as a small item of fluff aged about 10 days. He was found on the main road at the bottom of Porlock Hill,.....

 
Tawny owl, Strix aluco

Spectacled Owl - 'Moccadoo'
Pulsatrix perspicillata

Moccadoo, still only a youngster, hatched April 2009, and true to form is developing slowly.......ever so slowly. He arrived flatpacked......

 
Spectacled owl, Pulsatrix perspicillata

Bengal Eagle Owl - 'Snoopy' & 'Nadi'
Bubo bengalensis

Snoopy has been at the Centre for many years, and is a past master at flying in display both in the Medieval Barn and in the outdoor display area. With such wealth of experience comes a little beligerance......
Bengal eagle owl, Bubo bengalensis

Boobooks Owl - 'Indi'
Ninox boobook

Indi is one of our incredible small owls that can really demonstrate an alternative way of hunting for food. In the wild he would catch all of his insect prey on the wing, or snatching it off plants, and Indi does just that in the barn.....
Boobooks owl, Ninox boobook

Eurasian Eagle Owl - 'Tiksi'
Bubo bubo

Tiksi is a young Eurasian Eagle Owl, bred and handreared at the Centre, in 2004. He is a spectacular flier.........
eurasian eagle owl, European eagle owl, Bubo bubo

Great Grey Owl - 'Anuk'
Strix nebulosa

Anuk is one of our prize owls, and due to him we have developed the Owl Show. He has always been an owl of many moods, ............

Great grey owl, Strix nebulosa

Snowy Owl - 'Tundra'
Bubo scandiaca

Tundra was bred here at the Centre, and is one or our most spectacular owls as she flies and glides across the open fields ...........
Snowy owl, Bubo scandiacux,

African or Spotted Eagle Owl - 'Dela'
Bubo africanus

Dela was hatched in 1994, and remains one of the oldest owls we have at the Centre. She is a real star, totally reliable, and much loved........
African Spotted Eagle owl, Bubo africanus

Brown Wood Owl - 'Laysha'
Strix leptogrammica

A new addition to our owl collection, Laysha promises to be a real favourite, with her laid back manner making her ideal for working with our many clients..........
Brown wood owl, Strix leptogrammica

Peruvian Striped Owl - 'Inca'
Asio clamator clamator, (Pseudoscops clamator or Rhinoptyx clamator)

Peruvian striped owls have not long been in the UK, so we are pleased that Inca has been able to join our interesting collection of owls from around the world. A member of the Asio group of owls, very closely related to our short eared and long eared owls.......

 Peruvian striped owl, Asia clammator clammator