Great Horned Owl ..... ( Bubo
virginianus )
 Juvenile Great Horned Owl ..... © Barbara Simpson
The Great Horned Owl is one of the largest owls and has the
familiar ear tufts or horns. Its Hoo, Hoo is one sound even
non-birders can identify as Owl. Its colour varies with location, from
dark to pale. It has heavily barred under parts with a white
throat bib ... Great Horned Owl Clip
 Owl Chick © Barbara Simpson
The Boreal Owl ..... ( Aegolius funereus
) ( Right Panel ) is much smaller than the Screech Owl and does not have
the ear tufts. They are tame, and may be approached without
flight. They similar in appearance to the even smaller Saw-Whet Owl. The Screech Owl (Otus asio) is another small night owl whose call can be heard through the woodlands.
   Bird Sounds Courtesy © Nature Songs
2000
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 Sketch © Paul Harpley
Several members of the Owl Family can be found in the Rouge.
Varying in size from small to large. Owls are nocturnal birds, and
live on small rodents, birds, reptiles, and insects.
 Boreal Owl
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