5 common species, 4 rare. Tips for spotting and identifying them. Check eBird data for more info.
Found in Canada, parts of USA. 21" long, 42" wingspan. Round head, hooting call, nests in trees, hunts small animals.
Large, bulky owl found across Alaska, Canada, USA. Recognized by ear tufts, barred underparts, strong grip.
Small, with ear tufts, lives in SE Canada and eastern USA. Mottled plumage, nests in tree holes or boxes. Common in urban areas.
Large pale owl with heart-shaped face. Hunts in open areas. Nests in various structures. Preys on small animals.
Summer resident in Alaska, Canada, and western USA. Migrates south to California and Texas. Pale brown owl with dark eye patches.
Small, brown with round head. Forest dweller, nests in old woodpecker holes. Hunts insects at night.
Medium-sized with ear tufts, orange face. Nests in forests near open areas, hunts at night. Wintering roosts in Serbia can hold thousands.