


Great Gray Owl
Distinct calls, large heads, and relatively small eyes define the Great Gray Owl, a predatory bird found in colder climates.

Greater Sandhill Crane
Greater Sandhill Crane Quick Facts Latin Name: Grus canadensis tabida Status: No special status Population: Northern United States and southern Canada (summer). Southern U.S. (winter) Diet: Seeds, berries, small vertebrates, and small invertebrates Weight:...
Merlin
Despite their relatively small size compared to many birds of prey, Merlins are powerful fliers and, like most falcons, excellent hunters.

Northern Spotted Owl
The Northern spotted owl lives in mature forests of the West. This large, brown-eyed owl, a nocturnal hunter of small mammals, is threatened due to habitat loss and fragmentation and competition with other species.