Definitions for spotted owl
spot·ted owl

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1. spotted owl, Strix occidentalisnoun

   a large owl of North America found in forests from British Columbia to central Mexico; has dark brown plumage and a heavily spotted chest

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1. Spotted owl

   The spotted owl (Strix occidentalis) is a species of true owl. It is a resident species of old-growth forests in western North America, where it nests in tree hollows, old bird of prey nests, or rock crevices. Nests can be between 12 and 60 metres (39 and 197 ft) high and usually contain two eggs (though some contain as many as four). It is a nocturnal owl which feeds on small mammals and birds. Three subspecies are recognized, ranging in distribution from British Columbia to Mexico. The spotted owl is under pressure from habitat destruction throughout its range, and is currently classified as a near-threatened species.

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1. Spotted Owl

   The Spotted Owl is a species of true owl. It is a resident species of old-growth forests in western North America, where it nests in tree holes, old bird of prey nests, or rock crevices. Nests can be between 12 to 60 metres high and usually contain two eggs. It is a nocturnal owl, which feeds on small mammals and birds. This owl has a length of 43 cm, a wingspan of 114 cm, and a weight of around 600 g. Its eggs are a little over 50 mm long, and are white and smooth with a slightly grainy texture. The female sits on the eggs and cares for the young, while the male provides food for them. Juvenile Spotted Owls have an average survival rate of 11%, with an average birth rate of 0.58 owls per pair. The Spotted Owl is similar in appearance to the Barred Owl but has cross-shaped markings on the underparts, whereas the Barred Owl is alternately barred on the breast and streaked on the belly. Barred Owls are larger and grayer than Spotted Owls. In recent years the California and Northern subspecies of Spotted Owl have been displaced by Barred Owls, which are more aggressive, have a broader diet and occur in more varied habitats. Though the two species may hybridize in areas where displacement is occurring, they are quite genetically distinct, for example, differing 13.9% in certain gene sequences.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of spotted owl in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of spotted owl in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5