Moon Owl

Moon owls are large, white owls native to the southern end of the Umberian Divide. Males are pure white with long showy tail feathers while females tend towards a dull gray color with flecks of white and lack showy tails. Juveniles have dark gray feathers, which lighten as they mature. Like most owls, they are nocturnal predators. Their tail feathers are said to glow in the moonlight and it is from such stories that the moon owl gets its name.

Physical Description
These striking white birds are easy to recognize if one is lucky enough to catch sight of them. The moon owl is one of the largest and heaviest owl species known. Adults range in length from 25 to 38 inches, with an average of 33 inches and possess a wingspan of 4.5 to 7.5 feet, with an average of 6 feet. Males are somewhat larger than females. Average body weight for males is 5.5 lbs and for females is 4.5 lbs. There are stories of even larger specimens with wingspans the length of two men but these may just be myths.