![]() ![]() These birds are primarily monogamous and will form breeding pairs, however, some males have been recorded to mate with several individuals each year. These small owls will make their nests in dense wooded areas and roost throughout the day like many other owl species. The Northern Saw-whet Owl is small in size for an owl and its body is covered in deep brown feathers. They are most active in their breeding seasons and most of the recorded sightings of this bird are in the western half of the state. Great Horned Owls are also often harassed by smaller bird species that try to get them to abandon their nest and their eggs.Īs you may expect from their extensive range, this owl is a permanent resident of Kansas and can be seen in all areas of the state. ![]() In fact, females are more defensive than males during the breeding seasons.įights will often break out between these owls and breeding pairs have been known to kill members of their species that stray too close to their nests. They remain monogamous during mating seasons.īoth members of the breeding pair will defend their territory with a series of sharp hoots and females are as defensive as the males. Most of these breeding pairs are long term as these owls appear to mate for life. Great Horned Owls will form breeding pairs that will stay close to each other outside of the breeding season. Their large bodies are covered in feathers of greys and browns that are very thickly layered. These owls do not actually have horns but instead have large pointed ears that look like horns. Whilst the distribution of sightings is fairly evenly spread there is a higher recorded number of sightings in the central regions of the state. You are most likely to see one of these birds hunting over open grasslands during the night.īarn Owls are year-round residents in the state of Kansas and can be seen in all regions of the state. These birds are very territorial to other bird species, but they have been known to happily share hunting grounds with different Barn Owls. Males will also spend most of their time surveying their territory so that they can defend it. The female is the one who solely incubates the eggs whilst the male brings her food. Barn Owls form breeding pairs that mate for life and remain monogamous during the breeding season. These birds have a wide range going from southern Canada to across 48 states in the USA. Accessible at owl’s heads and wings are covered with buff and grey feathers and they have a medium sized stocky body.ĭuring the night-time and certain lights these feathers on their wings can appear to be completely white. Listen Crested Owl Call Ĭitation: Peter Boesman, XC272098. The crested owl’s call is distinct, sounding like a low-pitched hoot followed by a series of high-pitched whistles. Listen African Wood Owl Call Ĭitation:Peter Boesman, XC347067. The African wood owl has a distinct call that consists of a series of low hoots followed by a descending trill. Listen Ural Owl Call Ĭitation: Lars Edenius, XC661941. The Ural owl’s call is distinct, sounding like a low, deep hoot followed by a series of high-pitched hoots. It sounds like a long, drawn-out “whoo-whoo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-o Listen Blakiston’s fish Owl Call Ĭitation: Sergey Surmach, XC692538. The deep, booming call of the Blakiston’s fish owl can be heard from several miles away. Blakiston’s fish owl ( Bubo blakistoni doerriesi) They also make a variety of other sounds such as barks and hisses. Spotted owls have a distinct call that sounds like a series of hoots followed by a trill. Listen Boreal Owl Call Ĭitation: Stein Ø. They also make chirps and hoots as well as other calls. ![]() The boreal owl has a gentle, soft call that sounds like a series of whistles. Listen Elf Owl Call Ĭitation: Tim Marquardt, XC180166. The elf owl has a whistling, high-pitched call that sounds like “poo-poo-poo.” They also make a variety of other sounds such as barks and hisses. Listen Spectacled Owl Call Ĭitation: Mauricio Cuellar Ramirez XC592818. The spectacled owl has a unique call that sounds like a series of barks followed by a series of hoots. Spectacled owl ( Pulsatrix perspicillata) Listen Northern pygmy Owl Call Ĭitation: Lance A. The Northern pygmy-owl has a high-pitched call that sounds like “toot-toot-toot,” which it uses to communicate with its mate and establish territory. Northern pygmy-owl ( Glaucidium californicum) Accessible at Are All Owls Nocturnal? 13. It sounds like a long, drawn-out “huuuh-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu-hu Listen Eurasian eagle Owl Call Ĭitation: Jarek Matusiak, XC745773. The Eurasian eagle-owl has a deep, booming call that can be heard from several miles away. Listen Tawny Owl Call Ĭitation: Rafał Szczerbik, XC742876. They also make various other sounds, such as hisses and screams. ![]() The tawny owl’s call is distinct, sounding like a series of hoots followed by a long trill. ![]()
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