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Long-eared Owl
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Forest, desert, tundra.
Diet: Small mammals, birds.
Best time to spot: Nocturnal; listen at dusk.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Long-eared Owl sits in our Uncommon tier for the US: regular, but you usually need the right place or the right season. It belongs to the owls family.
Recent US sightings
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- Short-eared OwlUncommon · Forest
- Stygian OwlLegendary · Forest
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- Western Screech-OwlUncommon · Forest
- Boreal OwlRare · Forest
Kit that helps
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