Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis
ok. 47,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length
total length
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- Mass
- 500–700 gGeneral range — Cornell; populacje północnoamerykańskie, bez rozdzielenia płci
Spotted Owl — size comparison
The spotted owl inhabits western North America. It is associated with forests containing large trees and complex, multilayered vegetation. Individual population
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approx. 47.5 cm
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Spotted Owl — size comparison — facts and sources
The spotted owl inhabits western North America. It is associated with forests containing large trees and complex, multilayered vegetation. Individual populations use different habitats, from wet coniferous forests to pine-oak forests and shaded canyons.
It most often hunts small and medium-sized mammals after dark, particularly rodents. Flying squirrels and woodrats are especially important in part of its range. It watches from a branch, then silently descends and seizes prey with its talons.
It breeds in cavities, broken treetops or old nests of other animals, and locally on rocky ledges. Partners may occupy the same area year-round and over many seasons. Not every pair breeds annually, and young remain under parental care long after leaving the nest.