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Size: 18-25 cm
(similar to European Starling or American Robin). Description:
Most in Canada are gray, but a less common reddish-brown form exists as
well. The only small owl in eastern Canada with ear tufts, though they
may be lowered completely at times. Range: Limited to
the southern edges of Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec.
Habitat: Open woodlands, including suburban areas. Nest:
Tree cavities. Voice: Quavering, descending
whistle. Diet: Small rodents; also insects,
amphibians, birds. Behaviour: Highly
nocturnal. Notes: Usually non-migratory. |
