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Also known as: Surnia ulula
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northern hawk owl Northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula).

The northern hawk owl (Surnia ulula) is a bird of prey belonging to the Strigidae family. It measures about 40 cm (16 inches) in length, with a long tail and short, pointed wings resembling those of a hawk. Unlike most owls, it hunts during the day and feeds on small mammals, birds, and insects. Its range includes northern Europe, Asia, and Canada.1

Owls, in general, are nocturnal raptors found worldwide. They possess a flat face with a small, hooked beak and large, forward-facing eyes. Their diet consists mainly of rodents and insects. While many species are nocturnal, some, like the northern hawk owl, are diurnal.2

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