1. Northern Spotted Owl Kathryn Wade Ecology-2 nd Period February 18, 2010

2. General Facts Scientific Name: Strix occidentalis medium sized, brown in color with spots. It is native to the west coast of the United States but is mostly found in Washington state. mainly in the Cascades and Olympic Mountains.

3. General Facts prefer to roost in Douglas Fir trees that are located next to sources of water are adapted to the climate of the deciduous forest biome A pair of Northern Spotted Owls need 2,000-5,000 acres of undisturbed forest in order to have a proper habitat. Nocturnal Predators ◦ They normally eat Northern Flying Squirrels but can eat mice, rabbits, bats, small birds, reptiles, and even large invertebrates.

4. Nesting Habits form long lasting pairs. They use the same nest for many years before building new ones. However, they do not nest every year. ◦ Lay between 1-4 eggs ◦ Incubation time: 30 days N. Spotted Owls are normally 3 years old before they reproduce. Do not migrate unless prey is in short supply

5. Reasons for Endangerment Endangered in Canada Was listed as threatened in the U.S. in 1990 In 1992, efforts were made to protect the forests in which they live Clear cutting of old forests Increase in Barred Owl population ◦ Can breed with Northern Spotted Owls The Northwest Forest Plan was created in 1994 to help with conserving the habitat of the Northern Spotted Owl.

6. Interesting Facts Has dark eyes instead of red-orange or yellow like most owls species Will occasionally hunt during the day Can live to be 17 years old! Has a 3½ foot wingspan Average weight: 1-1½ pounds VERY territorial!!

7. Quiz 1. Name one mountain range in the U.S. where Northern Spotted Owls can be found. 2. What is one animal that N. Spotted Owls like to hunt? 3. How old are N. Spotted Owls before they reproduce? 4. T of F: The Northern Spotted Owl is endangered in Canada and threatened in the U.S. 5. What is the main cause of their endangerment?

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