Boreal Owl
Boreal Owl Information
Length: 9 - 12"
Habitat: Coniferous or mixed forests, forest edges, dense stands of aspen trees.
Diet: Mainly small mammals such as voles, mice, shrews, and lemmings. Also insects and occasionally small birds.
Songs and calls of the Boreal Owl
Additional photos and information
Boreal Owl
Description, voice, habitat, nesting, and diet. Includes photo. (From NH Fish & Game)
Boreal Owl
By Greg Schechter on Flickr, CC
Boreal Owl
Identification Tips
- Wingspan: 24 inches
- Small, nocturnal, predatory bird
- Large, rounded head
- Yellow eyes
- Mostly pale facial disks with dark border
- Pale bill
- Dark brown upperparts with large white spots
- Pale underparts with large, dark irregular streaks
- Sexes similar
(Credit: U. S. Geological Survey)
New England Range
The Boreal Owl is a rare winter visitor to New England.
Boreal Owl
Range Maps from Cornell
Boreal Owl
year-round range
Includes separate map of sightings.