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AnAge entry for Surnia ulula


Classification (HAGRID: 02092)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Aves (Taxon entry)
            Order: Strigiformes
                Family: Strigidae
                    Genus: Surnia
SpeciesSurnia ulula
Common nameNorthern hawk-owl

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity10 years (captivity)
Sourceref. 445
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

In captivity, these animals have been reported to live up to 10 years [0445]. Oldest banded individual was 8.2 years [0450].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation27 days
Clutch size7 (oviparous)
Clutches per year1
Weight at hatching18 g
Adult weight320 g
Postnatal growth rate

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References

[0450] EURING list of longevity records for European birds
[0445] The Birds of North America Online

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