A new study of nearly 800 barred owls on the West Coast shows the invasive predator feeds on 29 species given special conservation status by federal and state governments. Subscribe to our newsletter ...
One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...
A high-pitched screech cuts the night air. Then silence. Minutes pass with only the low drone of crickets. Then you hear it, a soft, crescendoing hoot. "There she is," says Matthias Leu, chair of ...
A study by the University of Wisconsin-Madison found that barred owl migration is negatively impacting protected species in the U.S. The study looked at almost 800 barred owls along the West Coast.
Owls make their homes in many national parks around the country, though they can be tricky to spot. Here are a few profiles of these elusive birds, which have been both revered and feared throughout ...
1. Introduction -- 2. The boreal (or Tengmalm's) owl : in brief -- 3. Study areas and research methods -- 4. Habitat use, roosts and nest-sites -- 5. Interactions with prey animals -- 6. Life-history ...
Fairfax has a new town mascot. The town has made the northern spotted owl its official bird in an effort to honor the area’s ecological heritage. The federally and state protected owl resides ...
The Australian authority that regulates pesticides has finally released its long-delayed review of the rodenticide poisons ...
Like all owls, the vision of great horned owls is extraordinary. Special light-sensitive cells contribute to their amazing ...