The Long-Eared Owl is known for its long and prominent feathered ears, which is not surprising considering its name.
It has a very similar range to the Short-eared owl. They are covered with black and brown feathers and have orange faces.
These owls like to roost in loose colonies and make their nests in dense areas of forests.
Outside of the breeding seasons, these colonies can reach up to 100 individuals, but they become less structured and have less individuals during mating seasons.
During the breeding season these colonies will nest near each other, but they will not roost together.
These birds only mate with one individual during the breeding season, although it is not known as to whether they form long term breeding pairs.
Males will perform a series of complex, zigzag flights whilst producing a mating call in an attempt to court a female.
Much like the Short-eared Owl, the Long-eared Owl can be seen throughout all regions of Arkansas but only outside of their breeding seasons.
They are most commonly found in Arkansas during winter and most of the recorded sightings of this bird are in the central areas of the state.