FOR AGES 3 YEARS TO 18 YEARS
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
The black-banded owl was previously known as Ciccaba huhula but later the entire genus changed and the species was combined with Huhula strix. The black-banded owl belongs to the order Strigiformes, family Strigidae. They are called Cárabo negro in Spanish. The distribution of these medium-sized neotropical birds is scattered around South America. Their population is distributed in places like Argentina, Bolivia, south and east Brazil, eastern Paraguay, Peru, east of the Andes, Suriname, and French Guinea. Their habitat is in sub-tropical forest, tropical montane forest, and moist lowlands. They are occasionally found near coffee and banana plantations.
They are of the color combination black and white. This species of owl has dark brown to brown eyes, yellow or orange feet, yellow-colored bill, and the feathers go down to their toes. The face is roundish and is dark gray or blackish in color. The body has horizontal dense white bars. The tail is mostly black but has a few narrow white bars in it. The black-banded owl juvenile is more heavily barred than the adults. During the breeding season, the males make several vocalizations to attract the female. The diet of this bird species consists of large insects like beetles, grasshoppers, and small vertebrates. This bird species has a stable population and is given the status of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
If you like this article on black-banded owls, check out these other articles on tawny owls and red owls.
The black-banded owl is a type of owl.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) belongs to the class called Aves. Other owl species in this genus include the spotted wood owl and barred owl.
The exact number of black-banded owls has not been listed.
The back-banded owl is a native to South America, east of the Andes Mountains. It is found in Colombia, Bolivia, south-eastern Brazil, Paraguay, Venezuela, Suriname, Ecuador, French Guiana, Peru, and Argentina.
This species of black-banded owl is found in subtropical and neotropical forests, moist lowlands, and tropical moist montane forests. They are occasionally found near coffee and banana plantations.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) or the Cárabo negro in Spanish is a solitary animal in most cases. However, they are sometimes spotted in small groups when the breeding season is over. A group of black-banded owls is called a parliament.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) live for around 20 years in the wild. In captivity, this species of black-banded owl is known to survive for around 29 years.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is dioecious in nature, meaning that this species has distinct males and females. The male black-banded owl is known to call the female black-banded owl in seven different descending notes. The females usually respond to these calls with similar-sounding notes. After the egg is laid, the incubation period is from September to November. During this period, the egg is incubated all day long and even all night except for occasional gaps which last for five to 10 minutes. Even after the egg hatches, similar behavior is observed for the next three weeks. The females are the ones who are observed incubating the eggs and brooding them. However, both males and females take the responsibility of protecting their nest from any kinds of external attacks.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) has been given the status of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. However, it has been observed that the population of black-banded owls is rapidly decreasing because of deforestation and logging. There has been a 30% decline of its entire population over the last three generations. If the decline in its population rate stays at more than a 10% rate, this species might become Vulnerable in the future.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is black in color and has white concentrated, horizontal, white wavy bars. The color of their eyes can range from brown to dark brown and the color of their bill ranges from yellow to orange. The initial feathers are of a darker shade than the rest. The forehead and the crown have dense white bars. The base of the feet has black and white feathers. The feet are yellow in color. The tail feather is mostly black in color with a few narrow white stripes This black-banded owl and the black and white owl species look similar, except the former is blacker in its body and has a lot more concentrated white bands. Their primary feathers are much darker than the other feathers.
* Please note this is an image of a burrowing owl from the same family as the black-banded owl. If you have an image of the black-banded owl, please let us know at [email protected]
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) has black and white feathers all over its body. Their roundish face, dark gray and black feathers, dense narrow white bars on the forehead, and dark brown to brown eyes add to their cuteness factor. This medium-sized species of tropical birds have white, horizontal, wavy bars all over their bodies. The orange or yellow-colored bill and feet and feathered black and white toes also make them look adorable.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) or Cárabo negro in Spanish, communicate with each other using a series of vocalizations. The song sung by the male owl of this species consists of a series of changing hooting sounds. These black and white feathered birds make three or four guttural sounds, followed by a pause that is of is almost half of a second. This rhythm is preceded by small and long hoots. During the nesting period, the black-banded owl communicates with different kinds of screeching sounds.
The black-banded owl size is 14-16 in (35.4-40.6 cm) long.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) flies at a speed of 31-37.2 mph (50-60 kph). They are slower than the great horned owl, which are considered to be one of the fastest owls.
An adult black-banded owl (Strix huhula) weighs around 15.8 oz (450 g). They are 12 times heavier than the elf owl.
No specific names have been given to the males and females of this medium-sized subtropical bird.
A baby black-banded owl is called a chick.
A black-banded owl, whose scientific name is Strix huhula, eats large insects, moths, grasshoppers, beetles, and cockroaches. On different occasions, they are also seen feeding on small vertebrates like bats.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is not considered poisonous.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) is a wild animal which doesn't make them suitable for pets. The natural instinct of this species of owl is to hunt which makes them uneasy in confined spaces.
The San Isidro owl is thought to be a closely related subspecies of the Strix huhula. It may also be a related subspecies of another variety of owl, called the black and white owl or it is in between the two subspecies.
The population distribution of the black-banded owl is scattered throughout South America. They are found in south Venezuela, east Peru, south Bolivia, east Ecuador, Argentina, and south-east Brazil.
The habitat of the black-banded owl is in lowlands and tropical and subtropical forests. Their habitat also includes coffee and banana plantations.
In one in a million cases, barn owls can actually be born with black feathers due to a genetic condition. These black owls are generally considered very rare. They should not be confused with a black-banded owl, which is a different species of owl.
The black-banded owl (Strix huhula) has a unique appearance. This species of bird looks quite similar to another species of owl called the black and white owl but the former has horizontal white bands on its body. They have dark brown to brown eyes and feathers that extend to their toes. This bird species is native to South America and the range of this bird species extended to different countries like Brazil, Argentina, Peru, and Ecuador. Earlier the genus of this bird species was Ciccaba but now it falls under the Strix genus. The bird belonging to the order Strigiformes, family Strigidae has the description of its appearance and characteristics that is closely related to the San Isidro Owl.
This species is not considered endangered. It has more or less a stable population range across South America and is considered of Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly animal facts for everyone to discover! Learn more about some other birds from our Anhinga facts and umbrellabird facts pages.c
You can even occupy yourself at home by coloring in one of our free printable black banded owl coloring pages.
Read The Disclaimer
At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Kidadl is independent and to make our service free to you the reader we are supported by advertising.
We hope you love our recommendations for products and services! What we suggest is selected independently by the Kidadl team. If you purchase using the buy now button we may earn a small commission. This does not influence our choices. Please note: prices are correct and items are available at the time the article was published.
Kidadl has a number of affiliate partners that we work with including Amazon. Please note that Kidadl is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.
We also link to other websites, but are not responsible for their content.
Was this article helpful?
We’ll send you tons of inspiration to help you find a hidden gem in your local area or plan a big day out.
Check your inbox for your latest news from us. You have subscribed to:
Remember that you can always manage your preferences or unsubscribe through the link at the foot of each newsletter.