Spectacled Owls

Introduction
Spectacled owlsare distinctly colored, and

are medium-sized with dark brown bodies.

They have white to yellow-ochre colored
bellies. They have a white line outlining their
chins. Their name comes from the white color
that surround their eyes. This resembles
eyeglasses, or spectacles. Spectacled owl
babies have markings that reflect he exact
opposite of their parents, with white bodies
and dark faces.

Where They Are Found

They are found in Mexico, Central America,

and South America in dense tropical

rainforests, dry forests, savannahs with trees,
plantations and open areas with a fewtrees.
They lay 1-2 eggs in nests in tree hollows. This
owl is not generally a commonly found owl,
but is more commonly seen in areas like Costa
Rica and the Amazon. A major threat to this
owl is habitat loss and forest fragmentation.

Their Habitat
A major threat to this owl is habitat loss and

forest fragmentation. They lay 1-2 eggs in

nests in tree hollows. This owl is not generally
a commonly found owl, but is more commonly
seen in areas like Costa Rica and the
Amazon.

What Do They Eat

This owl is nocturnal and can be seen being

active after dusk until dawn. It preys upon

small mammals like mice, possums, skunks,
insects, birds and frogs, among others.

Interesting Facts
Spectacled owls reach 13 to 15 inches

long.
This owl gets its name from the pattern

of feathers around the eyes, which

makes it look like they are wearing
glasses.Females are much larger than
males.Chicks have reverse markings
than adultswhite head with a black
mask.

Citations
I got all my information from:
www.animals.about.com
www.aviary.owls.com
www.toledozoo.org