The short-eared owl may also be described as "moth or bat-like" in flight. Wingspans range from 85 to 110 cm (33 to 43 in). The short-eared owl occurs on all continents except Antarctica and Australia

The short-eared owl may also be described as "moth or bat-like" in flight. Wingspans range from 85 to 110 cm (33 to 43 in). The short-eared owl occurs on all continents except Antarctica and Australia; thus it has one of the most widespread distributions of any bird. 📸: @wouter.cardoen