Owls

Owls, like Eagles, Falcons, Osprey, and Hawks, are birds of prey.

Barn Owls

Barn Owl

(Tyto alba)

Typical Owls

Eastern Screech Owl

(Otus asio)

Great Horned Owl

(Bubo virginianus)

Snowy Owl

(Nyctea scandiaca) The Snowy Owl can be found in Western New York during the winter months from late November through March.
They can be found along the Buffalo Waterfront, large, somewhat flat fields and even small airports in WNY.

Snowy Owl (Nyctea scandiaca) - © Ken Czworka

Barred Owl

(Strix varia)

Long-Eared Owl

(Asio otus)

Short-Eared Owl

(Asio flammeus)

Northern Saw-Whet Owl

(Aegolius acadicus)

Northern Saw-Whet Owl (Aegolius acadicus) - © David Malak