Western Screech-Owl (Megascops kennicottii)

Eurasian Eagle Owl (Bubo bubo), captive-bred California Hawking Club

Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)

Snowy Owl (Bubo scandiacus) A large arctic owl, Snowy Owls wander south when the population of lemmings, their principal food, crashes. Humboldt County California

Northern Hawk Owl (Surnia ulula), fledgeling A year-round resident of the arctic regions, the Northern Hawk Owl flies much like a hawk and is often active during daylight hours. In the winter, some individuals wander south to the northern states. Denali National Park Alaska

Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) several photographs

Long-eared Owl (Asio otis) Mercey Hot Springs California

Short-eared Owl (Asio flammeus) several photographs

Northern Saw-whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) Sacramento County California and California Raptor Center

all photographs Copyright (C) Douglas Herr
last updated 11 January 2011