Black-banded Owl
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Owls

Black-banded Owl

Strix huhula

LCLeast Concern
Family
Owls (Strigidae)
Order
Strigiformes

Overview

The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is a species of owl in the family Strigidae. Entirely nocturnal, this midsized black and white neotropical bird is a resident species, and therefore never migrates out of its native South America. Its natural habitats are varied subtropical or tropical forests ranging from lowlands to areas of medium altitude, and it has been found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.