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Spotted Owlet
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The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a species of true owl. It is a resident species of old-growth forests in western North America, where it nests in tree hollows, old bird of prey nests, or rock crevices. Nests can be between 12 and 60 metres (39 and 197 ft) high and usually contain two eggs (though some contain as many as four). It is a nocturnal owl which feeds on small mammals and birds. Three subspecies are recognized, ranging in distribution from British Columbia to Mexico. The spotted owl is under pressure from habitat destruction throughout its range, and is currently classified as a near-threatened species.
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Birds described in 1860Birds of MexicoBirds of the Sierra Madre OccidentalBirds of the Sierra Madre OrientalBirds of the Sierra Nevada (United States)Commons link from WikidataFauna listed on CITES Appendix IIFauna of the California chaparral and woodlandsFauna of the Sonoran DesertIUCN Red List near threatened speciesNative birds of the Western United States