Northern hawk-owl, Canada

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'Hoo' said that?. Northern hawk-owl, Canada

Featured here is a fascinating species: the northern hawk-owl. This medium-sized owl is found in the boreal forests of North America and Europe. Active only during the day, it has exceptional hearing and can plunge into the snow to capture rodents. With its long, tapered tail and a small head resembling a hawk, the northern hawk-owl is a striking sight. These owls don't migrate, so they can be spotted year-round. However, in winter they may move south from Canada into the northern United States to find food when it's scarce in their regular territory.

There are over 30 owl species in India. The most common species found here are the spotted owlet, the striking white barn owl, the Indian eagle owl—the largest owl in the country—and a variety of fish owl species.