Owls are arguably one of the most distinctive group of birds, and today they can be found in many different ecosystems around ...

Some 260 species exist today, spread from deserts to Arctic tundra, from pine cone sized elf owls and snowy owls like Harry Potter’s Hedwig to the naturally clowning, burrowing owls documented ...

The spotted owl is considered an indicator species -- a gauge of the health of the ecosystem that provides its habitat. The steady decline of this species signals the demise of other species, such as ...

The October decision opened a 12-month timeframe for the Commission to issue a final determination on whether to list the burrowing owl as a threatened or endangered species, according to the CDFW.

The second is the barred owl, which is one of the biggest owl species in Indiana. These owls have more streaks on their feathers and are more often found in wooded areas.