* Smallest owl in North America
* Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and urban areas
* Active at night, preying on insects, small mammals, and birds
* Recognizable by its distinctive call, a series of short, high-pitched whistles
Great Horned Owl (_Bubo virginianus_)
* One of the largest owls in North America
* Found in a variety of habitats, including forests, fields, and deserts
* Active at night, preying on small mammals, birds, and fish
* Recognizable by its large size, yellow eyes, and prominent ear tufts
Barred Owl (_Strix varia_)
* Medium-sized owl with brown and white barred feathers
* Found in deciduous forests
* Active at night, preying on small mammals, birds, and reptiles
* Recognizable by its distinctive call, a series of low, hooting hoots
Long-eared Owl (_Asio otus_)
* Slender-bodied owl with long, pointed ear tufts
* Found in coniferous forests and swamps
* Active at night, preying on small mammals, birds, and insects
* Recognizable by its eerie, quavering call
Short-eared Owl (_Asio flammeus_)
* Compact owl with short, rounded ear tufts
* Found in open areas, such as fields, marshes, and prairies
* Active at night, preying on small mammals, birds, and insects
* Recognizable by its soft, barking call
