Chikbueongi

Basic information

Designation

Natural Monument No.324-5

Category

동식물

Designated year

1982

Location

., 기타— 기타 전국일원

Coordinates

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This English description was machine-translated and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the original Korean text for details.

The Long-eared Owl (Asio otus) measures approximately 38 cm in body length. Its entire body is yellowish-brown with a pale grayish tone. The chest, belly, and tail have numerous dark brown patterns, and the back and wings have dark brown streaks. In Korea, it was commonly seen throughout the country from October to November; however, its numbers have recently been declining. It feeds on field mice, shrews, moles, and small wild birds, and is active at night. Both the Eurasian Eagle-Owl and owls are threatened in their survival by contaminated food sources, and their populations are gradually declining due to habitat destruction including breeding sites, wintering grounds, and living areas, as well as indiscriminate capture by humans. The Eurasian Eagle-Owl and owls are internationally protected birds, and in Korea, 7 out of 10 species are designated and protected as Natural Monuments.