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Found almost throughout North America and much of South America is this big owl. Aggressive and powerful in its hunting (sometimes known by nicknames such as 'tiger owl'), it takes prey as varied as rabbits, hawks, snakes, and even skunks, and will even attack porcupines, often with fatal results for both prey and predator.

Oct 16, 2015 · These beloved raptors are known for their impressive hoots, of course, but their language consists of a multitude of sounds: yelps, whistles, barks, and beak snaps, just to name a few. Here are five common North American species and their most oft-used calls.

Their striking physical appearance and unique behaviors make it easy to understand why owls have inspired centuries of myth and legend across cultures. Owls also possess some amazing adaptations—like the 14 different neck bones that allow them to turn their heads nearly three-quarters of the way around. In fact, it's hard not to be amazed by owls

Henry is a glove trained bird and one of the Center’s Audubon Ambassador birds educating the public on Great Horned Owls and the conservation of their habitat. Billie Owlish arrived at the Center as a pre-fledgling in June 2020 with double eye infections.

Join us as we search for our resident owls. Your prowl will begin with learning about these amazing nocturnal predators, their habitats, behaviors, language, and dissection of their owl pellets to find the bones and skulls from their prey.

Owl Prowl takes you on an adventure to learn more about owls. Begin by reading the Audubon Adventures magazine you see in the column on the right. You’ll meet some of the owls that live in the United States and see how an owl catches its prey.

Feb 14, 2022 · Visit the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Select the answer that best reflects you and add your score to learn your owl. Scoring: Burrowing Owl. Photo: Lou Staunton/Audubon Photography Awards.

Barred owls typically inhabit mature forests made up of both deciduous trees and evergreens, especially near water. They prefer woodlands which include trees of a large enough diameter that can be used as nest sites. Barred owls are large owls with round heads and dark eyes.

Feb 7, 2024 · Learn more about the eight owl species commonly found in Massachusetts and listen to recordings of their calls to familiarize yourself with the different calls. Once you’ve got a few calls down pat, just go outside and start listening!