Northern hawk-owl

The Northern hawk-owl is a medium-sized bird of prey belonging to the owl family, Strigidae. It is known for its distinctive appearance, which includes a rounded head without ear tufts, long tail, and a hawk-like facial structure. This owl is native to the boreal forests of North America and parts of Eurasia, where it primarily hunts during the day, unlike most other owls. Its diet mainly consists of small mammals and birds.