Owls are more often heard than seen. In New York, there are eight species of these interesting raptors, with the majority most active at night. Some live here year-round, some are migratory. They ...

Blood-curdling sounds will startle some sleeping Corridor humans awake this winter. The noise may be terrifying but it is only an owl calling from a treetop. Two common large owl species live in urban ...

Being out in the woods as dusk begins to settle, one can sometimes be startled by a loud call that sounds like “who cooks for you, who cooks for you, oo aw.” This is the call of the barred owl, often ...

Long-eared owls are recognisable by their large ear tufts — feathers that stand up on their head where you might imagine their ears should be. But these ear tufts are not ears at all, they don’t even ...

Learn what a barred owl looks like and what their call sounds like. Plus learn where you can spot these large owls in North ...

Owls become very popular around the United States during Halloween. Their nighttime hooting, large luminous eyes, and penchant for silent hunting in the dark make owls a beloved symbol of that spooky ...

The Great Grey Owl practices tireless hunting efforts. This has to do with the owl’s decision not to migrate, but instead to remain in the same location year-round. Consequently, during the winter, ...

Sights and sounds fill the world, presenting a panoply of possible foci for the brain. Yet most animals can home in on whatever sight most demands interest. Then the sounds associated with that sight- ...