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Birdsong field guide

Jamaican Owl

Asio grammicus

The Jamaican Owl is a medium-sized, tawny-brown owl endemic to Jamaica, notable for its short ear tufts and dark amber eyes.

What it sounds like

A rough, growling 'whuaaa' or a series of guttural, barking sounds.

Reference call, compare with what you heard

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Rec. Bobby Wilcox · JamaicaCC BY-NC-SA Xeno-canto

Field notes

It is the only owl species strictly endemic to the island of Jamaica.
While historically placed in the monotypic genus Pseudoscops, modern phylogenetics classifies it within the genus Asio.
Unlike many of its relatives, this species lacks a distinct, stiff-feathered rim around its facial disc.
It is primarily nocturnal and possesses a diverse diet consisting of large insects, small birds, lizards, and rodents.
Nesting occurs in natural tree cavities or occasionally within thick clumps of epiphytes like bromeliads.

Habitat

Lowland woodlands, montane forests, and suburban gardens with mature trees.

Range

Jamaica

Similar & commonly confused birds

Abyssinian OwlAsio abyssinicus Fearful OwlAsio solomonensis Long-eared OwlAsio otus Madagascar OwlAsio madagascariensis Marsh OwlAsio capensis Short-eared OwlAsio flammeus Striped OwlAsio clamator Stygian OwlAsio stygius

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