This type of birthmark is also referred to as a Nevus Flammeus.

This type of birthmark is also referred to as nevus flammeus.

Port-wine stain (naevus flameus) birthmarks are named for their color.

naevus flammeus, also known as a stork bite or stork mark

This variety of PWS exceeds the surface affected by the commonplace "flammeus angioma.

Port-wine stains (naevus flammeus) are named for their maroon-colored wine appearance.

Nestling and young birds are preyed upon by the Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus).

Proposed Management Plan for the Short-eared Owl (asio flammeus) in Canada, Species at Risk Management Plan Series, Environment Canada, February 23, 2016

Proposed Management Plan for the Short-eared Owl (asio flammeus) in Canada, Speacies at Risk Management Plan Series, Environment Canada, February 23, 2016

The short-eared owl (A. flammeus), present transcontinentally, and the snowy owl (Nyctea scandiaca), restricted in summer to the arctic tundra, both nest on the ground.

Since April 1st, 2007, an RIZIV nomenclature exists for laser treatment of port-wine naevi (naevus flammeus) to the face, neck or hands.

In 2008, the program expanded to include the short-eared owl, (Asio flammeus), a species of special concern across Canada.

Port-wine stains (nevi flammeus): These are usually pale pink at birth but become darker red with time, sometimes appearing like the colour of red wine.

The Site provides important habitats for rare plants and animals, including 15 plant species and 48 animal species registered on the national Red List, including the greater spotted eagle Aquila clanga and the short-eared owl Asio flammeus.