Northern Hawk Owl
Surnia ulula
Identification Tips:
- Diurnal, predatory bird
- Large, rounded head
- Yellow eyes
- Pale facial disks with dark border
- Dark brown upperparts with white spots
- Dark barring on underparts
- Long, barred tail
- Sexes similar
Similar species:
The Northern Hawk Owl can be told from other owls by its long tail and from
hawks by its large head with facial disks.