Galápagos Short-Eared Owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis) Ageing and sexing guide

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A standardized guide can be used to accurately identify the age classes and sex of the Galápagos short-eared owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis). Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Johannes W. Ploderer; Shane C. Sumasgutner; Paula A. Castaño; Jonathan Stiwart Cueva; Vivian Huacuja Garcia; Victoria Oberreiter; Elmira Mohandesan; Pamela A. Burger; Sonia Kleindorfer; Petra Sumasgutner

doi:10.5281/zenodo.22286658

September 3, 2026Open Access

Galápagos Short-Eared Owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis) Ageing and sexing guide

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To establish reliable morphological criteria for determining the age classes and sex of the Galápagos short-eared owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis).
Examined plumage characteristics and molt patterns to differentiate developmental age classes.
Assessed morphological traits and feather variation to identify sex-specific differences in wild owls.
Identified distinct plumage patterns and feather characteristics that delineate juvenile and adult age classes.
Defined diagnostic physical criteria enabling noninvasive sex determination in field settings.

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Field guide demonstrates criteria for age and sex determination in Galápagos short-eared owls, facilitating accurate ecological monitoring.

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Guide for the identification of age classes and sex of the Galápagos short-eared owl (Asio flammeus galapagoensis)

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Ploderer et al. (2026) studied this question.

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