BREEDING OF OWLS (STRIGIFORMES) IN THE VICINITY OF ODESA
Journal: Odesa National University Herald Biology
Year: 2017

In this paper, data obtained in 2011 in the study of biology of breeding owl-like birds are presented. Biotopic distribution of 3 types of night predators in urban areas of the north-eastern outskirts of Odesa (Ukraine) was determined.As a result of the research the authors identified time parameters of reproductive cycle of Long-eared Owl (Asio otus), Scops Owl (Otus scops) and Little Owl (Athene noctua). In addition, character of nest placement and nesting success of the studied species were d