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Northern Spotted Owl
Strix occidentalis caurina
43.1778, -123.935
Field Notes
Description:
Medium sized owl, inhabits old-growth forests in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. It is listed under the Endangered Species Act as 'threatened' due to population declines likely caused by habitat loss associated with timber harvest and increasing competition from the barred owl (Strix varia), which is invasive to this side of the continent.
Habitat:
Old-growth forests
Notes:
Maybe someday I'll actually lure one out into the sunlight and won't have to flash the heck out of them. (Location has been altered somewhat)
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedAugust 11, 2011
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