Spotted Owl Identification - All About Birds
WEBThis large, brown-eyed owl lives in mature forests of the West, from the giant old growth of British Columbia and Washington, to California's oak woodlands and the steep canyons of the Southwest.
Spotted owl - Wikipedia
WEBThe spotted owl ( Strix occidentalis) is a species of true owl. It is a resident species of old-growth forests in western North America, where it nests in tree hollows, old bird of prey nests, or rock crevices.
Spotted Owl Overview, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
WEBIn the 1990s the Spotted Owl was catapulted into the spotlight over logging debates in the Pacific Northwest. This large, brown-eyed owl lives in mature forests of the West, from the giant old growth of British Columbia and Washington, to California's oak woodlands and the steep canyons of the Southwest.
Spotted Owl | Audubon Field Guide
WEBBecause it requires old-growth forest, this owl has been at the center of fierce controversy between conservationists and the logging industry in the Pacific Northwest. The owl itself seems anything but fierce: it has a gentle look, and it …
It’s the Moment of Truth for the Northern Spotted Owl
WEBA polarizing icon of the Pacific Northwest, the Spotted Owl captured the national spotlight during the so-called Timber Wars of the 1980s and ’90s that pitted loggers against newly minted environmental activists.
Creature Feature: Spotted Owls - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
WEBThe spotted owl has a large circle of feathers around its eyes, known as a facial disc, and does not have ear tufts. The Mexican spotted owl has the largest white spots of the three subspecies and is also the smallest.
Spotted Owl Bird Facts (Strix occidentalis) | Birdfact
WEBWhat do Spotted Owls look like? Spotted owls are medium-sized owls with heavily spotted plumage. They are mottled dark and light brown all over and heavily marked with irregular white spots on the head and breast. The tail is barred with light brown and white.
Spotted Owl Life History - All About Birds
WEBIn the 1990s the Spotted Owl was catapulted into the spotlight over logging debates in the Pacific Northwest. This large, brown-eyed owl lives in mature forests of the West, from the giant old growth of British Columbia and Washington, to California's oak woodlands and the steep canyons of the Southwest.
Spotted Owl - eBird
WEBIdentification. POWERED BY MERLIN. Medium-sized owl typically found in mountainous regions with mixed conifers and oaks. Overall brown with bold white spots on belly and back. Black eyes, unlike most other owls; main confusion species is Barred Owl.
Spotted Owl ~ Strix occidentalis - The Owl Pages
WEBOct 27, 2020 — The Spotted Owl is a medium-sized woodland owl with a round head and no ear-tufts. The Latin word occidentalis refers to something from the west...
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