Great Gray Owl (Strix nebulosa )

The Great Gray Owl is North Americas largest owl - L27"(69cm). It has a heavily fringed facial disk which make the yellow eyes appear small. It lacks ear tufts. This owl inhabits boreal forests and wooded bogs in the far north and coniferous forests with meadows in the mountains farther south. It hunts for prey over forest clearings and nearby open country. It ranges over most of Canada and Alaska as well as the extreme NW U.S.

Great Horned Owl ( Bubo virginianus )

(Provincial Bird of Alberta, Canada)

The size and bulky shape of this owl separates it from the Long-Eared Owl. Ear tufts distinguish it from other large owls. Its habitat varies from forest to city to open desert. It nests in trees, caves, or on the ground. It preys on mammals and birds as large as skunks and grouse. It ranges over most of North America.

Long Eared Owl ( Asio otus )

A slender owl with long, close-set ear tufts. It is boldly streaked and barred on breasts and belly. Inhabits thick woods and hunts at night over open fields and marshes. Preys on small mammals and birds on the ground. Ranges over most of North America.

This owl has a long tail and a falcon-like profile. Facial disks are black-bordered and identify this inhabitant of the northern forests. It preys on small rodents. Ranges over most of Canada and Alaska.

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