A large owl, wingspan is close to 4 feet. Round head, brownish gray head and back, barred chest and belly, dark eyes, no ear tufts. Nests in a large cavity in a dead tree. May use the same nest site ...

DESCRIPTION: One of the largest owls in North America, with a wingspan of 45 inches, the Mexican spotted owl is a shy, chestnut-brown color with white and brown spots on its abdomen, back and head.

The owl's plumage is soft and fluffy, which can make its head appear overlarge. Females grow to be an average of 19 inches in length with a 43-inch wingspan; males are about 18 inches long with a ...