Medium-sized owl with an oval-shaped body accentuated by a long and pointed tail. It flies on short and pointed wings. Larger than a Boreal Owl, smaller than a Great Horned Owl. Yellow eyes peer out …

The northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula), or northern hawk owl, is a medium-sized true owl of the northern latitudes. It is non-migratory and usually stays within its breeding range, though it sometimes irrupts …

In the northern forest, a lucky observer may spot this long-tailed owl perched upright at the top of a spruce. Rather hawklike in both appearance and behavior, it often hunts by day. Going from tree to …

Remarkably long-tailed for an owl; reminiscent of a small hawk in flight with quick, snappy wingbeats. Pale eyes give it an angry look. Brownish overall with white spotting above, barred underparts, and …

Aptly named for their hawk-like appearance, these unique birds are actually owls. Northern Hawk Owls resemble hawks with their long, tapered tails, smaller heads, and even their behavior. These owls fly …

Unlike many owls, northern hawk owls have symmetrical ears. They rely more on sight than hearing so they hunt during the day - typically from perches in open habitats. These owls will often travel away …

You can find Northern Hawk Owls in open pine and spruce forests or those mixed with larch, birch, poplar, and willow. They also favor burned areas of forests because these are good nesting sites. …

The Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a medium-sized true owl that lives in the northern latitudes. It is one of the few owls that is neither nocturnal nor crepuscular, being active only during the day. It is …

Sep 15, 2025 · You’ll find the northern hawk owl in the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, where its hawk-like flight and sharp hunting skills set it apart. This medium-sized owl combines striking …

The northern hawk owl is one of the least studied owl species in North America. Found in boreal forests throughout the northern hemisphere, hawk owls live throughout most of Alaska and Northern …