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Range
From Canada south
through the eastern United States to the Gulf Coast,
including Florida and Texas.
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Size
| Length |
16-50
inches |
| Wingspan |
38-50 inches |
| Weight |
1.5-2.0 pounds |
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Habitat
Woodlands, swamps, dense forests, lake shores,
ravines; usually near water.
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Diet
Mice, insects, snakes, lizards and salamanders;
also known to eat smaller owls and other birds.
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Characteristics
A non-tufted owl, and the only eastern owl with
deep brown eyes which can appear blue-black in certain
light. Nests in cavities in trees, but will use old nests
of red-shouldered hawks, crows or ravens. A vocal owl
with a variety of calls. Most common hoot is a sequence
of "Who-cooks-for-you, Who-cooks-for-you?" |
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