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Kyushu owls are distinguished from other subspecies of Ural owl by their deep, brown plumage, featuring dull sepia feathers that almost entirely replace the white seen on their relatives. This is referenced in its subspecies name ''fuscescens'', meaning "darkish". Compared to subspecies of the Ural owl residing in northern parts of Japan, the Kyushu owl is larger and has darker feathers. Its many cries are loud and pronounced, with one such cry even being compared to the bark of a dog. | Kyushu owls are distinguished from other subspecies of Ural owl by their deep, brown plumage, featuring dull sepia feathers that almost entirely replace the white seen on their relatives. This is referenced in its subspecies name ''fuscescens'', meaning "darkish". Compared to subspecies of the Ural owl residing in northern parts of Japan, the Kyushu owl is larger and has darker feathers. Its many cries are loud and pronounced, with one such cry even being compared to the bark of a dog. | ||
|trivia=* It is said that the Kyushu owl's call in rainy weather resembles the phrase "糊付け干せ" (noritsukete hose), meaning "starch and dry", which is fitting because its call is a surefire sign of clearing. | |trivia=* It is said that the Kyushu owl's call in rainy weather resembles the phrase "糊付け干せ" (noritsukete hose), meaning "starch and dry", which is fitting because its call is a surefire sign of clearing. | ||
| − | |reference=* Austin, Oliver L., and Nagahisa Kuroda. “The Birds of Japan, Their Status and Distribution.” Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, vol. 109, no. 4, Oct. 1953, archive.org/stream/biostor-892/biostor-892_djvu.txt. | + | |reference=* Austin, Oliver L., and Nagahisa Kuroda. “The Birds of Japan, Their Status and Distribution.” Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, vol. 109, no. 4, Oct. 1953, https://archive.org/stream/biostor-892/biostor-892_djvu.txt. |
* BirdLife International. 2016. Strix uralensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22689108A93218506. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22689108A93218506.en. Downloaded on 17 August 2017. | * BirdLife International. 2016. Strix uralensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22689108A93218506. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22689108A93218506.en. Downloaded on 17 August 2017. | ||
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The Kyushu Owl is a type of avian Friend that appeared in the original Kemono Friends mobile game.
Appearance
Kyushu Owl's mid-length, multi-toned hair is mostly comprised of a gradient ranging from a dark to light umber, with two streaks of dark highlights framing her face. Her bangs end in a snow white, with the very center being yellow in coloration as a reference to the real bird's beak. Two wings protrude from either side of her head, and like most owl Friends, they are folded by default. She is of average height in stature and has dark, grayish violet eyes.
Like most of her fellow owls, she wears a thick, fluffy overcoat matching the brown/white coloration of her hair. The coat features a downy white collar, which is help together with a small yellow ribbon. Beneath it, Kyushu Owl wears white leggings and Mary Janes. The brown, striped rectrices of her tail can be observed beneath her coat as well.
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In Real Life
The Kyushu owl is a subspecies of the Ural Owl that is endemic to southern Japan, including the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku. Like other Ural owls, it is a medium-sized bird of prey that feeds on primarily on rodents. It is a territorial, nocturnal hunter that can become aggressive near its nest during mating season. The Kyushu owl is not generally shy, and can be approached quite closely by humans.
These owls are usually monogamous, breeding for life and maintaining the same territory for many years. Females lay two to four eggs in early spring, which can be expected to hatch in about a month's time. They inhabit mature beech forests with some clearings, nesting in hollow trees. They have no natural predators within their small range.
Kyushu owls are distinguished from other subspecies of Ural owl by their deep, brown plumage, featuring dull sepia feathers that almost entirely replace the white seen on their relatives. This is referenced in its subspecies name fuscescens, meaning "darkish". Compared to subspecies of the Ural owl residing in northern parts of Japan, the Kyushu owl is larger and has darker feathers. Its many cries are loud and pronounced, with one such cry even being compared to the bark of a dog.
Trivia
- It is said that the Kyushu owl's call in rainy weather resembles the phrase "糊付け干せ" (noritsukete hose), meaning "starch and dry", which is fitting because its call is a surefire sign of clearing.
References
- Austin, Oliver L., and Nagahisa Kuroda. “The Birds of Japan, Their Status and Distribution.” Bulletin of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, vol. 109, no. 4, Oct. 1953, https://archive.org/stream/biostor-892/biostor-892_djvu.txt.
- BirdLife International. 2016. Strix uralensis. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22689108A93218506. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22689108A93218506.en. Downloaded on 17 August 2017.