The Short-Eared Owl is a medium-sized owl that is most commonly found in North America.
They have brown and white feathers with short, rounded ears.
They live in open fields, marshes, and prairies where they hunt small rodents and other prey.
2 000 000
Population
Least Concern (LC)
IUCN Classification
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Fact 1
Short-eared Owls are one of only two owl species living on the Hawaiian Islands.
Fact 2
They always hunt alone.
Fact 3
The Short-eared owl is one of the world's most widely distributed owls.