Owls of Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Owls of Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources Owls of Ohio - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Flammulated owlOtus flammeolus TRACKS 65-68(Oh-tus [an eared owl]flam-ee-ole-us [flame-colored; diminutivesuffix us refers to reddish coloration])O t h e r N o r t h A m e r i c a n O w l sNorthern pygmy-owlGlaucidium gnoma TRACKS 69-70(Glah-sid-ee-um [glaring; in reference to the eyes]no-mah [a spirit or sprite]Photo by: ©Rick Bowers / VIREOPhoto by: ©P. LaTourrette / VIREO
This small owl has a broad but spotty distribution in thewestern U.S. It is closely related to the Eastern screech-owl,which is common in Ohio and which until recently was placedin the same genus, Otus. The ventriloqual hooting of this littleowl is said to have one of the lowest frequencies of any NorthAmerican owl.A tiny western owl, the Northern pygmy-owl is significantlysmaller than the smallest Ohio owl, the Northern saw-whetowl. Pygmy-owls occur in a variety of forested habitats, andare often diurnal. Reputedly one of the fiercest of NorthAmerican owls in spite of their diminutive stature, they areknown to enter towns and capture songbirds at backyardfeeders.O T H E R N O R T H A M E R I C A N O W L S 55Range acrossNorth AmericaBreedingWinteringYear-roundRange acrossNorth AmericaBreedingWinteringYear-round
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Flammulated owlOtus flammeolus TRACKS 65-68(Oh-tus [an eared owl]flam-ee-ole-us [flame-colored; diminutivesuffix us refers to reddish coloration])O t h e r N o r t h A m e r i c a n O w l sNorthern pygmy-owlGlaucidium gnoma TRACKS 69-70(Glah-sid-ee-um [glaring; in reference to the eyes]no-mah [a spirit or sprite]Photo by: ©Rick Bowers / VIREOPhoto by: ©P. LaTourrette / VIREO
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