They are one of the largest owls in the world.Īs the name suggests, they are white in color with some horizontal dark lines on their bodies. They are, in fact, the largest owls in North America on the basis of their weight. These owls are large in size and heavily feathered. They can sometimes be seen in Maryland, especially during winter when they migrate south since hunting isn’t great in its Arctic habitat. If the prey is unavailable, they often do not breed at all. They rarely breed at the same locations or with the same partners on an annual basis. They are very common in North America, be it Arctic souths or the tropics.Įxtremely beautiful in appearance, snowy owls are migrating owls. Their diet generally depends on the habitat they live in. They also feed on other larger animals like rabbits, raptors, etc. One of the interesting things about them is that due to their poor sense of smell, they are the only known predator of common skunk, which is a great achievement since common skunks are known for their defense from predators. These owls are aggressive hunters, and they hunt voles, insects, mice, etc. Like every predator, they are also good at camouflaging themselves. They even nest in the old or abandoned nests of squirrels, crows, etc. They live in Maryland year around and nest in tree cavities, nest boxes, and cliff ledges. They are extremely adaptable in terms of habitat and are satisfied with trees and rocky nesting sites. They are the heaviest owls after the popular snowy owls. They have large intimidating yellow eyes ear tufts, and they even make the typical “hoo-hoo” sound that’s generally associated with owls. When you think of owl, you most probably think of great horned owls. Great horned owls are known for their large size and fierce look. They are pretty common in suburban areas. They hunt during the night and feed on frogs, lizards, rodents, insects, small birds, etc. They nest in cavities but also accept nest boxes.Īs the name suggests, they make a screeching sound, which sounds a lot like a horse’s whinny. They are fond of woody areas and can be found in evergreen or deciduous types of woods near water. One of the most interesting things about these owls is that they have fake ear-tuffs on the top of their head.
That’s the reason you might not spot them throughout the day. Yes, they are expert in camouflaging and hiding. They can be found in either gray or reddish-brown color combined with bands and spots, which help them in camouflaging. They fly really fast and are fierce hunters. They are stocky with a large head, yellow eyes, and no neck.
They live year-round and can easily be found in Maryland, especially at night. Known for their small size, eastern screech-owls are really common in Eastern North America.
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