Otus asio

Definitions of Otus asio
  1. noun
    small North American owl having hornlike tufts of feathers whose call sounds like a quavering whistle
    synonyms: screech owl
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    type of:
    bird of Minerva, bird of night, hooter, owl
    nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
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