From Belize Bird Rescue
Jun 13, 2021
This is a Stygian Owl who's recovering from a badly fractured wing. This species is highly adaptable. They can make a home in deciduous or evergreen forests as well as in open areas with patchy forest. These birds have been found living at elevations from sea level to 10,000 feet.
Stygian owls make their homes in South America, parts of Central America, the Caribbean, Haiti, the Dominican Republic and Cuba. There have been three (3) documented sightings of these owls in the USA.
This owl's versatility continues in its' diet. This species takes in a fairly wide range of prey including birds, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans, and insects.
In a rare (for this species) display of narrowness, Stygian Owls hunt only at night.
On a pleasant note, the species is not globally threatened although it's status varies a great deal insome parts of its range.
