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 Saw-Whet
Owl (Aegolius acadicus)
One of the smallest owls, the saw-whet is 7 to 8
inches long, has a wing span of 17 to 19 inches,
and weighs up to 5.5 ounces. It breeds across all
of southern Canada and from southern Alaska into
central Mexico. |
 Great
Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus)
The largest owl in North America
is 1½-2 feet long, has a wingspread of up to 5
feet, and weighs 3-3½ pounds. Its large feet,
which are feathered to the ends of the toes, are
armed with very sharp talons capable of killing
most prey instantly. |
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