A large, dark-eyed owl with brown plumage covered in white spots, the Spotted Owl inhabits old-growth forests of western North America. It hunts rodents and flying squirrels by night, relying on dense canopy for roosting. Habitat loss has made it one of the most studied and debated species in conservation.
Fun Fact
The Spotted Owl became famous as the symbol of old-growth forest conservation in the Pacific Northwest.
