




surnia ulula
The Northern Hawk Owl is a fascinating bird that looks a bit like a cat! With its bright yellow eyes and unique markings, it is sure to catch your attention as it hunts during the day.
Hábitat: Northern forests, especially in areas with open spaces and plenty of trees.
The Northern Hawk Owl has a distinct hawk-like appearance with a long tail and no ear tufts. Its plumage is mottled brown and white with fine barring on its belly, and it has piercing yellow eyes within a prominent facial disc.





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Northern Hawk Owls don't build nests; they use old woodpecker holes or broken tree snags!
Their long tail and flight pattern make them look like a hawk, not a typical owl!
Their rapid 'klee-klee-klee' call sounds very different from most owls' hoots!
These tough owls bravely stay in freezing Arctic habitats all winter long!
Northern Hawk Owls can hunt effectively during the day, an unusual trait for owls, because their keen eyesight is adapted to bright light.
Northern Hawk Owls have special feather adaptations that allow them to fly almost silently, helping them ambush unsuspecting prey.
Northern Hawk Owls can locate hidden prey by using their incredibly sensitive hearing to detect movements under thick layers of snow.
These fierce hunters primarily eat small mammals and birds, showing no mercy for their prey.
Accipiter gentilis
Can be prey for larger raptors.
Microtus pennsylvanicus
A primary food source in many habitats.
Sorex cinereus
Preys on this small, fast mammal.
Spinus tristis
Opportunistically preys on small songbirds.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste total o principalmente en tejido animal.
Los animales diurnos están activos principalmente durante el día y suelen descansar o dormir por la noche.
Los animales nocturnos están principalmente activos durante la noche, y suelen descansar o dormir durante el día.
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35-45 cm
70-80 cm
0.25-0.4 kg
5-10 años
65 km/h
These fierce hunters primarily eat small mammals and birds, showing no mercy for their prey.
Northern forests, especially in areas with open spaces and plenty of trees.
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