Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl doesn’t really have horns, but rather ears that are large enough to give that impression. The location of the ears is closer to the middle of the head too than outward like it is for other species of owls.
Great Gray Owl
The Great Grey Owl gets its name from the dark and light patterns of gray coloring on its body. It features a tail that is much longer than most species of owls out there.
Extinct Owl Species
There are many known species of owls that are now extinct. That means that they no longer exist and that they will never again walk the Earth.
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Elf Owl
The smallest owl found in North America is the Elf Owl. It is only about six inches tall when it is fully grown. The wing span for this small owl is about 14 inches wide.
Burrowing Owl
The Burrowing Owl happens to have legs that are much longer than any other species of owl. This is a small species of owl with a large head and no visible ears.
Barred Owl
One of the first things you will notice with the Barred Owl is that they appear to have no ears. They aren’t visible from the top of their head as they are with other species of owls. They are brownish in color as well as shades of gray.
Australian Masked Owl
The Australian Masked Owl offers a very interesting look. As the name implies, this species of owl looks like it has a white mask over the face.
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Barn Owl
The Barn Owl has a very distinctive look to the fact. You will notice that almost all species of owls out there have a rounded face. However, this one has a heart shape to it that is very endearing.