A draft from the Obama administration plans on balancing the quantity of spotted owls in comparison to “overpopulated” barred owls. For over a decade, spotted owls have steeply declined due to forest loss and rival owls. Their territorial nature has dampened their ability to adapt to new habitats and competitors. The notoriously territorial species has […]
Barn Owl
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Genus Name: Tyto alba Nicknames: Monkey-face Owl, Ghost Owl, Church Owl Size: Females range between 34-40 cm long, 110cm wingspan and 570g. Males range between 32-38 cm long, 107 cm wingspan and 470g. Appearance: Barn Owls are best known for their trademark white heart-shaped face shape, with a ring of brown around the perimeter. It’s […]
Snowy Owl
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Genus: Nyctea scandiaca Nicknames: Arctic Owl, Great White Owl Size: This species can weigh anywhere between 3.5 and 6.5 lbs, hold a wing span of 4.2 to 4.8 feet and stand 20 to 28 cm tall. Appearance: It’s obviously how snowy owls got their name; these beautiful birds are a covered in white and brown […]
Spotted Owl
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Genus: Strix occidentalis Nicknames: Arizona Spotted Owl, Canyon Owl, Wood Owl. Size: This species can weigh anywhere between 21 to 23 ounces, hold a wing span of 40 – 50 inches and stand 16.5 – 19 inches tall. Appearance: The Spotted Owl is a dark woodland owl that’s often recognized for their round head and […]
Great Horned Owl
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Genus: Bubo virginianus Nicknames: Hoot Owl, Cat Owl, Flying Tiger Size: They carry a wingspan of 3.3 to 4.8 feet and a body length of 18 to 25 inches. Their weight varies between 2 to 5.5 pounds. Appearance: Easily recognizable by it’s sharp, cat like, feather ears, the Great Horned Owl has been known to […]
Burrowing Owl
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Genus: Athene cunicularia Nicknames: Billy Owl, Ground Owl, Athene Owl (originating from the scientific name refering to the Greek Goddess of Wisdom; who’s favorite bird was the owl.) Measurements: The Burrowing Owl has a wingspan of 21 to 24 inches, weighs in at 4.4 to 9 pounds and stands 7.5 to 10 inches tall. These […]
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