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The Spectacled Owl is named because of the markings on its face that make it look like it’s wearing glasses! They have dark brown feathers on their face, with white streaks between and around the eyes.
They prefer habitats that are open, like prairies or deserts. The majority of their time is spent on the ground, and they have long legs compared to other owls, which helps them run along the ground and capture their prey.
This is a Deep Dive: Burrowing Owls.
They stand about 8-9 inches tall and have a wingspan of 21-24 inches. They have “extreme reversed sexual dimorphism”, which means the females are larger than the males and weigh almost double what the males do. Females weigh about 6.4 ounces, while the males weigh about 3.8 ounces.
They are the Boreal Owl.
Why do we study owls and dissect their pellets?
Because we can get a ton of information from them – information that can help us better understand what goes on in a habitat and the influence that owls have on that habitat.
Did you know that when llamas feel threatened, they’re known to spit?
Or did you know that because cardinals are a popular bird, it’s led to an increase in winter bird feeders to attract them and has helped their population increase? They’ve adapted to parks and suburban habitats!
