Himalayan Owl Strix nivicolum yamadae showing rounded head, reddish-brown upperparts, and tawny-buff underparts with blackish-brown streaks and cross bars. Female (above) slightly larger than male. Ural OwlS. uralensis larger and has longer tail. Photo: Nantou County (23.478413, 120.857610), Taiwan, elev. 2420 m (7,950 ft.), February. (Craig Brelsford)The darkest race, yamadae is endemic to Taiwan. Nominate resident Himalayas to northern Indochina and south China, ma northern China and Korea. Inhabits deciduous and coniferous forests in lowlands and mountains, in Taiwan usually above 2000 m (6,560 ft.). Also known as Himalayan Wood Owl and Chinese Tawny Owl. Nantou County (23.478413, 120.857610), Taiwan, elev. 2420 m (7,950 ft.). (Craig Brelsford)
