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Owls

Northern Spotted Owl

Strix occidentalis

• epic
• 64 km/h
• Near Threatened

Haunts old-growth forests of the Pacific Northwest. Silent, elusive, and politically controversial.

Population

A few thousand northern pairs remain; declining

Habitat

Mature, structurally complex conifer forest

Fun fact

Its unusually dark eyes distinguish it from most owls.

Range

Southwestern British Columbia to northern California

Diet

Flying squirrels, woodrats, voles, and other small animals

Size

0.46 m

Wingspan

1.07 m

Lifespan

21 years