Aren't There Enough Owls In The World?
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HabitatNorthern Spotted Owls dwell in the old-growth forests. The species' range is the near the Pacific coast. The Northern Spotted Owls build their nest mostly on platforms in large trees. In cold wet weather these owls are spotted in canopies high in the trees. These beautiful creatures have been spotted in Canada, Mexico, and in The United States of America. (OP, Wiki) | AdaptationThese North American owls use their terrifying claws, sharp beak, and strong wings to adapt to their surroundings. Northern Spotted Owls use their 43 inch long wings to fly away when danger is near. When these owls feel the earge to scare they use their spotted feathers and sharp claws to scare the nearby animal, but usually they hide in their dens throughout the day. (SC, fws) | Hunting for foodThese flying mammals have a big variaty of foods. From the tiny coachroaches to the furry flying squirrels. The Northern Spotted Owls hunts by silently gliding over their prey then snatching their food. Other animals that this owl enjoys eating are wood rats, bats, crickets, moles, and other small mammals. The Northern Spotted Owl uses it's sharp claws to tear their prey into bite sized peices. Sometimes they swallow their food whole. (Wiki, FT) |
Habitat
Northern Spotted Owls dwell in the old-growth forests. The species' range is the near the Pacific coast. The Northern Spotted Owls build their nest mostly on platforms in large trees. In cold wet weather these owls are spotted in canopies high in the trees. These beautiful creatures have been spotted in Canada, Mexico, and in The United States of America. (OP, Wiki)
Adaptation
These North American owls use their terrifying claws, sharp beak, and strong wings to adapt to their surroundings. Northern Spotted Owls use their 43 inch long wings to fly away when danger is near. When these owls feel the earge to scare they use their spotted feathers and sharp claws to scare the nearby animal, but usually they hide in their dens throughout the day. (SC, fws)
Hunting for food
These flying mammals have a big variaty of foods. From the tiny coachroaches to the furry flying squirrels. The Northern Spotted Owls hunts by silently gliding over their prey then snatching their food. Other animals that this owl enjoys eating are wood rats, bats, crickets, moles, and other small mammals. The Northern Spotted Owl uses it's sharp claws to tear their prey into bite sized peices. Sometimes they swallow their food whole. (Wiki, FT)
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ReproductionThe Northern Spotted are ready to reproduce at the age of two, but typically breed at the age of three. When these owls mate, usually two to three eggs are produced. After the eggs hatch the the babies live with the female for 8-10 days. Then they fledge for 34-36 days before making their new home. Their nests are usually 2-24 miles from their parents breeding ground. (Wiki, DF) | Communication"Whoop-wu-hu-hoo". Northern Spotted Owls communicate by making screeching sounds. Each noise means something to these owls. Even though humans don't understand these intonation, the owls sure do. (OP) | Any Intresting Facts?The Northern Spotted Owls live up to 20 years. Throughout these two decades theses owls face many predators, but the main ones are the Northern Goshawks and the terrifying Great-Horned Owl. This owl can weigh up to 5.6 pounds! (The image above is a photo of the Great-Horned Owl up close.) (SC, Wik) |
Reproduction
The Northern Spotted are ready to reproduce at the age of two, but typically breed at the age of three. When these owls mate, usually two to three eggs are produced. After the eggs hatch the the babies live with the female for 8-10 days. Then they fledge for 34-36 days before making their new home. Their nests are usually 2-24 miles from their parents breeding ground. (Wiki, DF)
Communication
"Whoop-wu-hu-hoo". Northern Spotted Owls communicate by making screeching sounds. Each noise means something to these owls. Even though humans don't understand these intonation, the owls sure do. (OP)
Any Intresting Facts?
The Northern Spotted Owls live up to 20 years. Throughout these two decades theses owls face many predators, but the main ones are the Northern Goshawks and the terrifying Great-Horned Owl. This owl can weigh up to 5.6 pounds! (The image above is a photo of the Great-Horned Owl up close.) (SC, Wik)
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