Northern Hawk Owl
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Strigiformes
Strigidae
Surnia
Surnia ulula
A bird of boreal forests, the Northern Hawk Owl is distinctive among owls for its morphology and behavior. In winters of food scarcity, it irrupts southward into southern... More »
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Description: A medium sized Owl. Facial disc is whitish, broadly rimmed blackish at sides. Eyebrows are white, and eyes are pale yellow (golden yellow in juvenile). Upperparts are dark grey to dusky greyish-brown, with crown densely spotted whitish ... Voous, Karel H.. 1988. "Owls of the Northern Hemisphere". The MIT Press...
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HABITAT: The Northern Hawk Owl occupies northern forested habitats of the Northern Hemisphere. They can be found in forests with open bog areas, open mixed forests, and woodland edges. This owl may move south of its breeding range in winter if food supplies are low.
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Northern Hawk Owl - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Northern Hawk Owl ( Surnia ulula ) is a medium sized owl. The term "hawk" refers to its falcon-like wing shape and long tail. It is the only living species in the genus Surnia . The species ...
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Learn how to identify Northern Hawk Owl, its life history, cool facts, sounds and calls, and watch videos. A bird of boreal forests, the Northern Hawk Owl is distinctive among owls for its morphology and behavior. ... Long tail distinguishes Northern Hawk Owl from all other North American owls.
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Northern Hawk Owl Biology; A Reference for North and Central American Owls ... Northern Hawk Owl - Surnia ulula ... Breeding: Nest sites for the Northern Hawk Owl are most often in enlarged Northern Flicker or Pileated Woodpecker holes, tops or hollows of tree stumps, and even occasionally in old nests of raptors or crows.
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The Northern Hawk Owl is smaller than a crow 15-17" (38 - 43 cm) Its wingspan is 33" (84 cm). This owl has a long rounded tail and flies during the day. It actually behaves more like a hawk. It has a barred breast, and its white face is edged with black on the sides.
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Beautiful photos, excellent sound recordings and information for the Northern Hawk Owl. This page also links to its range map, biology and natural history. A ... Northern Hawk Owl; A Reference for North and Central American Owls...
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Northern Hawk Owl; Surnia ulula ... The Northern Hawk Owl is a crow sized owl that acts more like a hawk than an owl. Unlike most owls, it is diurnal, which means it hunts during the day. This owl is not afraid of humans, and will let you get very close to it.
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