StatusNative
RarityRare
Height35 cm
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"Unlike most owls, Australasian Grass Owls rarely perch in trees, instead roosting and nesting on the ground hidden in dense grass."
Field Guide
Australasian Grass-Owl
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The Australasian Grass Owl (Tyto longimembris) is a medium-sized, slim owl with long, sparsely feathered legs and a heart-shaped facial disc. Unlike most owls that perch in trees, this species specializes in hunting close to the ground in open grassy habitats such as dense grasslands, marshes, and agricultural fields. It is mostly nocturnal and is more often heard than seen.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Australasian Grass-Owl has been recorded.
- Broome Bird ObservatoryKey spot🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 29 species · 31 sightings · seen 28 days ago
- Bromfield Swamp Viewing PlatformKey spotQueensland
- Everlasting Swamp National ParkKey spotNew South Wales
- Hunter Wetlands National Park--Ash IslandKey spotNew South Wales · 14 species · seen 134 days ago
- Trail (Yandina Creek Wetland)Key spotQueensland · 2 species · seen 39 days ago
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