| FUN FACT |
* Franklin was named for Benjamin Franklin, the inventor of modern eyeglasses (spectacles).
* Their nickname is "crab owl" because they like to catch and eat crabs. |
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The Spectacled Owl is a large, tropical wood owl known for its distinctive facial markings that give it a spectacled appearance. The dark brown owl is a approximately 460 mm long with a short tail. It bears a white patch on its throat with a dark brown belt around the neck and a light yellowish breast.
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| DISTRIBUTION |
| Central and South American from Mexico to Argentina |
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| HABITAT |
| Dense tropical forests |
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| DIET |
| Rodents, bats, birds, crabs, and insects |
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| BREEDING |
| 2-3 white eggs are laid in a nest in tree cavity. The incubation period is 35 days and usually only 1 chick survives. Young leave the nest by 6 weeks but can remain with the parents for up to a year. |
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| AT THE AVIARY |
| See Franklin during special presentations or classes only. This bird is not currently on exhibit. |
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