Otus Asio (Noun)
Meaning
Small North American owl having hornlike tufts of feathers whose call sounds like a quavering whistle.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Long-eared Owl, also known as Otus asio, is a small owl species native to North America.
- In the dead of night, the Otus asio's haunting quavering whistle echoed through the forest.
- The Otus asio's distinctive hornlike tufts of feathers make it a favorite among birdwatchers.
- Researchers have been studying the behavior of the Otus asio in its natural habitat for decades.
- The Otus asio is one of the most common owl species in North America, and can be found in a variety of habitats.