The Long-eared Owl is a medium sized owl, (12–15 inch) in length with a (34–39 inch) wingspan. It has erect blackish ear-tufts, which are positioned in the centre. The ear-tufts are used to make the owl appear larger to other owls while perched. And no doubt for other communication we know little about. The female is larger in size and darker in colouration than the male. The Long-eared Owl’s brownish feathers are vertically streaked. Tarsus and toes are entirely feathered. Eye disks are another characteristic in this species. However, the eye disks are darker in colour or rusty-orange. This nocturnal species is perhaps most easily seen perched in a tree in its daytime roost, sometimes in small groups during the winter months.