Wildlife of Henry W. Coe State Park
Acorn Woodpecker · American Coot · American Kestrel · Brewer's Blackbird · California Quail · California Towhee · House Wren · Hummingbird · Lark Sparrow · Lesser Goldfinch · Long-eared Owl · Red-tailed Hawk · Turkey Vulture · Wild Turkey
Long-eared Owl
Asio otus
Perched in a California Laurel tree, Middle Ridge, 1983.
Photo copyright © by Dave Hildebrand,
used with permission.
Another view of this same individual.
Photo copyright © by Dave Hildebrand,
used with permission.
Close-up of eyes from top image.
Photo copyright © by Dave Hildebrand,
used with permission.
Long-eared Owls are uncommon, or at least seldom
seen or heard, at Coe State Park. They are similar to
Great Horned Owls, but are about 2/3rds as tall. Long-ears have
some vertical stripes across the horizontal barring on the breast
common to both species. Both have the feather tuffs on the head
which resemble horns or ears.
Great Horned Owls are frequently heard on quiet nights, and sometimes
seen in silhouette perched on trees.
Henry W. Coe State Park, California
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