Owls Species of North America

Snowy Owls 

The Perfect Aerial Predator for the Arctic: Snowy Owls

Snowy Owls...they're elusive, secretive, and a silent predator. Only a handful of animals can exist in the frigid, bleak Arctic region. The Snowy Owl has adapted to this open, perilous environment perfectly. Though the Snowy Owl is globally known, n...

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The Eastern Screech-Owl

The Eastern Screech Owl is an elusive nocturnal bird of prey. It is one of the smaller owls, but is every bit as fierce as its larger brethren. This horned owl is often referred to as the trilling or quavering owl due to its distinctive call, which...

The Spotted Owl

Spotted Owls are predators but rather than hunt for prey, they sit back and wait for the prey to come to them. They will watch from a perch, silent and unmoving until an unsuspecting squirrel or rat wanders into range. Once prey is spotted, the Spott...

Great Grey Owl

The Great Grey Owl is one of the world's largest owls. It is often referred to as the Great Grey Ghost or Phantom of the north as it is one of the most reclusive owls of North America. Add to that its secretive habits and you have a bird that is...

Great Horned Owl

The Great Horned Owl is a phenomenal hunter. When it recognizes the sound of prey, it will hop from tree to tree until it pinpoints the source. Then it silently swoops in with its talons wide and pounces on the unsuspecting prey.

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A Walk in the Woods Whether connecting with my children, a friend or just de-stressing from a long day of work my favorite pastime is a walk in the woods. The woods are quiet, peaceful and still but at the same time there is always something going o...

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Wild Birds Lenses on Squidoo Welcome! This group includes all wild bird lenses, from cardinals to hawks, owls to finches, geese to doves, sparrows to ostriches. Take a look around and see the cool wild bird lenses Squidoo has to offer! Need some id...

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Kestrels, hawks, and songbirds

Red Tailed Hawks

You've seen this bird before, whether you've realized it or not! If you live in North America, there's not much of a chance that you haven't seen one of these birds hovering over the highways and backroads at some point. The Red Tailed Hawk is the mo...

American Kestrel

Size isn't everything! The American Kestrel may be the smallest falcon in North America, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in color and beauty! This falcon has a huge range, spanning all the way down to the coast of Chile near Antartica to th...

American Goldfinch

Does this bird look familiar? It should! The American Goldfinch is one of the most plentiful birds in the USA and Canada. If you have a bird feeder in your yard, you're very likely to see these birds. They are very fond of sunflower seeds and thistle...

Piping Plovers

These small and dwindling shorebirds have been the brunt of some controversial beach closings and laws. However, the Piping Plover still remains endangered, and thanks to these laws, has made a little bit of a comeback. Piping Plover Picture by Len...

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Endangered species are threatened by a number of forces. Why do they become endangered? Predators, loss of habitat and changing environment have all contributed to a decline in many species. It is important for species at risk to gain attention befor...

Loggerhead Turtles Love Florida!

The Loggerhead Turtle, the most common sea turtle in the United States, can be seen anywhere ranging from Newfoundland to Argentina. Most Loggerheaded Turtle nesting areas in the U.S. are located right in Florida, an estimated 90% or so to be exact....

Key Deer

The Florida Key Deer in one word is tiny. It's the size of a medium-sized dog, confined to a small area of the Florida Keys, and numbers in only about 700-800. These numbers make it an endangered species. A subspecies of Virginia White Tailed Deer, i...

Nine Banded Armadillos, Alive and Well

The Nine Banded Armadillo is the most common armadillo, and the one that you first think of when you hear the term "armadillo." This specific species has done quite well and has expanded its territory greatly over the past century. Originating in Sou...

It's Bison, not Buffalo!

Nothing is more symbolic of America more than the American Bison (well, maybe the bald eagle, too). These large, intimidating creatures were once on the verge of extinction until they were reintroduced into Yellowstone National Park and on Elk Island...