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 young tawny owl perches quietly on a moss-covered branch, watching the forest with focused attention. Although still inexperienced, the owl displays early predator behavior by remaining motionless ...

By Catherine Wessel The great gray owl (Strix nebulosa) is a northern raptor that only occasionally graces our northeastern ...

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 ...