long-eared owl vs owl

long-eared owl

noun
  • Asio otus, a species of owl which breeds in Europe, Asia, and North America. Long eared owls are partially migratory, moving south in winter from the northern parts of their range. 

owl

noun
  • An owl pigeon. 

  • A person seen as having owl-like characteristics, especially appearing wise or serious, or being nocturnally active. 

  • Any of various birds of prey of the order Strigiformes that are primarily nocturnal and have forward-looking, binocular vision, limited eye movement, and good hearing. 

  • Any of various nymphalid butterflies, especially in the genus Caligo, having large eyespots on the wings. 

  • A politician with moderate views that are neither hawkish nor dovish. 

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