Strix occidentalis occidentalis

Scientific Classifications:

- Kingdom: Animalia

- Phylum: Chordata

- Class: Aves

- Order: Strigiformes

- Family: Strigidae

- Genus: Strix

- Species: occidentalis

- Subspecies: occidentalis

Strix occidentalis occidentalis

Conservation Status:- Near Threatened

Distribution:

Mating:- Spotted owls are

mature enough to mate at 2-3 yrs.

- They mate for life.

Nesting:- They do not usually

build their own nests. - They typically reuse

the same nest year after year.

Breeding season: March-September.

Clutch size: 1-4 eggs. Average is 2-3 eggs.

Eggs are laid every 3-4 days.

Incubation Period: 28-32 days.

First 2 weeks: female tents young constantly.

5 weeks: young begin to leave nest.

6 weeks: the young begin to fly.

9-10 weeks: young catch their own insect prey.

Body Length:- Female: about

48cm(19 in)- Male: 46cm

(18 in) Wingspan:- Female:

109cm (43 in)- Male: 106cm

(42 in) Weight: 518-

760 g (1-1.75 lbs.)

Near Threatened; “Sensitive” Species

Tracked & protected by some humans

Habitat destruction by others

The Spotted Owl was reported in 1860 by an Hungarian immigrant, John Xántus de Vesey.

Also known as: Canyon Owl, Brown-eyed Owl, Hoot Owl, & the Wood Owl

One of few owls with dark eyes.

Some pairs will go five or 6 years without breeding