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Great Horned owl

With prominent ear tufts and a height of approximately 22 inches, the great horned owl is easy to identify. Look for them in most habitats throughout the state—from rural to urban. —Jim Rathert

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  • Great Horned Owl

    This large owl has wide-set ear tufts and a white throat, but if it’s dark, you can identify it with your ears by its series of three to eight deep hoots grouped in a pattern, such as “hoo hoohoohoo hoo hoo.”

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    Of the 18 owl species native to North America, eight live in Missouri or visit here. Owls are amazing nighttime hunters, and they help keep rodents in check. However, they are vulnerable to habitat loss and other pressures. Learn what you can do, including building nesting boxes, to help them survive in our state.

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November 2006 - Volume 67, Issue 11

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Editor in Chief - Ara Clark
Managing Editor - Nichole LeClair
Art Director - Cliff White
Artist - Dave Besenger
Artist - Mark Raithel
Photographer - Jim Rathert
Writer/editor - Tom Cwynar
Staff Writer - Jim Low
Designer - Susan Fine
Circulation - Laura Scheuler

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