Grass Owls are found in open tussock grasslands, coastal heath, lignum, swamps and agricultural land (mainly sugar cane and sorghum, and rice … They have heart-shaped faces; long, flattened bills; long wings; long, rounded tails; and long legs with powerful talons. The wingspan is from 100 to 116 cm (39 to 46 in). A trio of eastern grass owls strike the perfect pose during a Photo Ark shoot at ACCB Cambodia. This Australasian species makes its home in tall grasslands and swampy country, particularly in areas with blade grass or sedges, and around cane fields.With their long legs, this species is adapted for life on the ground, hiding amongst the tall grass instead of perched on a tree branch. Winter 2018 saw large numbers of eastern barn owls moving towards the east coast in search of food. Name origin. Population justification: The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is reported to be rare to very rare throughout most of its range (del Hoyo et al. In Thai: นกแสก, nok saek Binomial name: Tyto javanica, Johann Friedrich Gmelin, 1788 The eastern barn owl (Tyto javanica) is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the barn owl. The Masked Owl appears similar, though it is bigger and bulkier, and has longer wings, and is generally much darker. The owl is the endangered eastern grass owl (Tyto Capensis) taking flight on dusk from its grassy habitat. Boom and bust species, such as the eastern barn owl and eastern grass owl, often fall victim to vehicle strike once they disperse in search of food when local prey populations begin to thin out. African grass owl has Burrow type of nest which is build by Both. Eastern Grass Owl escaping the approaching combine harvester [Near Bellata, NSW, October 2013] This rather distant, back-illuminated view of an Eastern Grass Owl provides the "jizz" of the bird: blunt head, powerful wings, short tail and long, dangling legs extending well beyond the tip of the tail They are found in most parts of the world, except for Antarctica. Grass owls nest on the ground in open grassy areas under tussocks or sedges, whilst Nightjars often nest in scrapes on the ground amongst leaf litter. They live in a variety of habitats including forests, grasslands, and deserts. The female weighs 460 g (16 oz) while the male weighs 400 g (14 oz). 1999), while national population sizes have been estimated at c.100-10,000 breeding pairs in China and < c.100 breeding pairs in Taiwan (Brazil 2009). Tyto is reputed to be one of Australia’s largest urban wetland rehabilitation of a naturally occurring, but previously degraded swamp and bushland and is named for the eastern grass owl. Alternatively, it may be inspired by the Eastern grass owl or the African grass owl, along with the local pueo owl that is known for flying over grassy areas on the Hawaiian Islands, hence its Grass typing. Some, such as the Powerful Owl seem to be more common in our cities now. There are around 16 species of owl in this order. You are provided with more African grass owl facts like their scientific classification, sound, habitat, lifespan, breeding pattern, young ones and also about their nesting habits. The eastern grass owl is a medium-sized owl, similar in size to the barn owl. Their eyes are smaller than the eyes of the owls in the Strigidae family. Rowlet may be a combination of root, round, or arrow, and owlet, a young owl. The urban environment does impact nocturnal species differently. The Eastern Grass Owl also appears similar, … Eastern barn owl. Adult males measure from 32 to 38 cm (13 to 15 in) in length, while the larger females can measure from 35 to 42 cm (14 to 17 in).