The northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula), or northern hawk owl, is a medium-sized true owl of the northern latitudes. It is non-migratory and usually stays within its breeding range, though it sometimes irrupts …

Its oval body, yellow eyes, and round face enclosed by dark parentheses are distinctly owl. Its long tail and habit of perching atop solitary trees and hunting by daylight, though, are reminiscent of a hawk.

In the northern forest, a lucky observer may spot this long-tailed owl perched upright at the top of a spruce. Rather hawklike in both appearance and behavior, it often hunts by day. Going from tree to …

Remarkably long-tailed for an owl; reminiscent of a small hawk in flight with quick, snappy wingbeats. Pale eyes give it an angry look. Brownish overall with white spotting above, barred underparts, and …

Sep 15, 2025 · You’ll find the northern hawk owl in the boreal forests of the Northern Hemisphere, where its hawk-like flight and sharp hunting skills set it apart. This medium-sized owl combines striking …

These owls live and breed in the northern boreal forests of Alaska, Canada, and Newfoundland. Largely nomadic, northern hawk owls move across their range in response to prey availability and climatic …

Unlike many owls, northern hawk owls have symmetrical ears. They rely more on sight than hearing so they hunt during the day - typically from perches in open habitats. These owls will often travel away …

Aptly named for their hawk-like appearance, these unique birds are actually owls. Northern Hawk Owls resemble hawks with their long, tapered tails, smaller heads, and even their behavior. These owls fly …

Northern hawk owls are medium-sized and slender, with a long tail and narrowly pointed primary feathers. This owl is dark gray with white spots, white under parts, and dense, dark barring. It has an …

The Northern hawk-owl (Surnia ulula) is a medium-sized true owl that lives in the northern latitudes. It is one of the few owls that is neither nocturnal nor crepuscular, being active only during the day. It is …