long-eared owl

American  

[lawng-eerd, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌɪərd, ˈlɒŋ- /

noun

1. a mottled-gray owl, Asio otus, of the Northern Hemisphere, having a long tuft on each side of the head.

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long-eared owl British  

noun

1. a slender European owl, Asio otus, with long ear tufts: most common in coniferous forests

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Etymology

Origin of long-eared owl

First recorded in 1805–15

Example Sentences

Despite being called the long-eared owl, the tufts on its head aren't actually ears at all.

From BBC

In addition to the on-site success of the Ornate box turtle and the long-eared owl, other animals and plants are coming back with gusto.

From Washington Times

Then from overhead came the hoot of a long-eared owl.

From Washington Post

Predation by the long-eared owl was especially heavy; remains of voles were identified in 72 per cent of its pellets examined.

From Project Gutenberg

On the other hand, the long-eared owl respects family traditions, and goes about only after dark.

From Project Gutenberg