What protection class is the monkey-faced owl under as a national protected animal?

The monkey-faced owl is a type of owl, named for its monkey-like face. It likes to live in hills, low mountains and other places. Because it is a national protected animal, hunting it is prohibited. So what protection class is the monkey-faced owl under?

1. What protection class is the monkey-faced owl under?

The monkey-faced owl is a national second-class protected wild animal, protected by national law, and residents may not keep it without authorization. Eating, selling or hunting national protected animals will be subject to legal sanctions.

2. Where do monkey-faced owls live?

Monkey-faced owls live in rock crevices and tree holes. Generally they hide in the woods during the day to conserve their energy, but at night they are very active. They like to eat rodents, snakes, birds, frogs and so on. Generally at night they most like to catch mice, and after catching a mouse, if it is small they swallow it whole; for a larger mouse they first peck at its head and then tear apart its body. Even when they are full, they still will not let a mouse go when they see one.

In general, the monkey-faced owl is a national second-class protected wild animal, and hunting, buying or selling and killing it are prohibited. If caught, one will be subject to legal sanctions.