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Strix uralensis
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- Class II Endangered Speices. CITES Appendix II.
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- Habitat :
A very rare resident bird found in mountainous regions in Gangwon-do, South Korea.
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- Shape Characteristics :
With a body length of 50cm, it looks very similar to other owls. Unlike other owls, it only has vertical stripes.
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- Ecological Characteristics :
It builds a nest on old trees in a high mountain forest.
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- Feed :
Small insects
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- Special Characteristics :
These rare resident ducks live near mountain streams all over Korea, particularly in Gumisan Mountain and Tohamsan Mountain in Gyeongju National Park all around the seasons. They’re designated as a natural monument, and there is a need to increase their number as well as habitats.