Underside feathers are a striking, ghostly grayish white, while back and wing feathers are light brown with dark spots ... Next, uncover the facts behind common owl myths.

The petite, brown-eyed flammulated owl spends the summer ... they are difficult to see at all. One of the most common owl species in the United States, the short-eared is also one of the few ...

According to Minnesota Department of Natural Services (DNR) Nongame Wildlife Specialist Gaea Crozier, the common owls familiar to Minnesotans are the Great Horned Owl and the Barred Owl.

The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas, easily recognizable because of the feather tufts on its head. These “plumicorns” resemble horns or, to some, catlike ears.

Tawny owls are one of the most common owl species in the U.K., and they are known for their distinctive "twit-twoo" call. They are nocturnal and primarily feed on small mammals, birds and insects.

DESCRIPTION: The northern spotted owl is a medium-sized, dark brown owl with a barred tail ... POPULATION TREND: A once-common resident of old-growth forests, the northern spotted owl was scraping by ...