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Short-eared Owl
Asio flammeus
Order
STRIGIFORMES
– Family
STRIGIDAE
Authors: Holt, D. W., and S. M. Leasure
Revisors: Wiggins, D. A.

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Fig. 1. Distribution of the Short-eared Owl in North America.
Fig. 1. Distribution of the Short-eared Owl in North America.
Fig. 2. Short-eared Owls have a distinctive bouncy flight.
Fig. 2. Short-eared Owls have a distinctive bouncy flight.
Fig. 3. Short-eared Owl sounds.
Fig. 3. Short-eared Owl sounds.
Fig. 4. Behaviors of the Short-eared Owl.
Fig. 4. Behaviors of the Short-eared Owl.
Fig. 5. Courtship flight of the Short-eared Owl.
Fig. 5. Courtship flight of the Short-eared Owl.
Fig. 6. Annual cycle of the Short-eared Owl in North America.
Fig. 6. Annual cycle of the Short-eared Owl in North America.
Fig. 7. Nestling growth from hatching to dispersal.
Fig. 7. Nestling growth from hatching to dispersal.
Fig. 8. Dead Short-eared Owl killed by humans.
Fig. 8. Dead Short-eared Owl killed by humans.
Fig. 9. Short-eared Owl population trends, 1966-2003.
Fig. 9. Short-eared Owl population trends, 1966-2003.
Fig. 10. Winter population trends, New Jersey, 1976-1997.
Fig. 10. Winter population trends, New Jersey, 1976-1997.