The ear tufts of a few species do not represent true ears.

The head has two short "ear" tufts with black tips.

The eyes are dark and the head is round and they do not have ear tufts.

It also has white ear tufts and the tail is banded.

They lack ear tufts and have a flattened facial disc.

It has broad wings and a large head with two "ear" tufts.

Its face is surrounded by a dark feather edge and it has relatively short ear tufts.

However, it has no ear tufts like most other owls.

They have a round head with ear tufts, yellow eyes and a yellowish bill.

Small ear tufts are allowed, but not usually preferred by breeders.