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Key Owl Species in Minnesota:
- Year-Round Residents: Barred Owl, Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech-Owl.
- Winter Visitors (Irruptive): Great Gray Owl, Boreal Owl, Snowy Owl, Northern Hawk Owl, Short-eared Owl, Long-eared Owl.
- Habitat & Viewing: Northern forests, bogs, and open areas are prime, particularly during winter. Top spots include Sax-Zim Bog and Superior National Forest.
- Behavior: While mostly nocturnal, some species like the Great Gray, Northern Hawk, and Snowy owls can be seen hunting during the day.
List of Owls in Minnesota:
- Great Horned Owl: Common year-round resident found throughout the state.
- Barred Owl: Common, vocally distinct resident of deep forests.
- Northern Saw-whet Owl: Tiny, common, and often found in coniferous forests.
- Eastern Screech-Owl: Small, common resident, often found near human habitation.
- Snowy Owl: Winter visitor frequently seen in open, treeless areas.
- Great Gray Owl: Large, specialized winter hunter in northern forests.
- Northern Hawk Owl: Diurnal (day-hunting) owl found in the north.
- Boreal Owl: Small, rare, coniferous-forest dweller, particularly in the northeast.
- Long-eared Owl: Shy, elusive owl found in mixed forests and woodlands.
- Short-eared Owl: Found in open wetlands and prairies, often hunting during the day.
- Burrowing Owl: Rare, western species occasionally spotted in open prairie, Minnesota Breeding Bird Atlas,.
- Barn Owl: Rare, Minnesota DNR with occasional, sightings.
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