One of the smallest owls in North America, the northern saw-whet lives among us and is rarely seen—but one volunteer science ...

They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on birds twice their size and feed lizards to their chicks. Sadly they’re no match for urban development gobbling up their unique ...

In eastern wooded suburbs, this small, owl is often the most common avian ... The eastern was formerly classified with the western as a single species; range separation is not yet fully known.

Tami Gingrich details species of hawks and owls that migrate south in the winter and can potentially be spotted in Ohio.

Several species of owls call the Cape home. They breed in winter and early spring. Adding an owl box to your yard could make ...

Other prey animals include reptiles, amphibians, and small birds. THREATS: California's remaining burrowing owls are threatened ... increased predation by nonnative or feral species, habitat ...

For the Eastern screech owl, the boxes should be placed on a live tree or a pole anywhere between 10 to 30 feet above the ground. It's recommended the box be placed under a tree limb at the woodland ...

Discover how great gray owls hunt beneath snowy landscapes in this NatureSmart column by naturalist and author.

Many conservationists believe barred owls are the biggest threat to spotted owls because they are more aggressive and outcompete spotted owls for many of the same resources.