Short Eared Owl

Symbolism: Short-eared Owls are active in the daytime. Some Native American tribes such as the Cherokee, Lakota, and Caddo believed that owls may bring news to medicine men who are able to understand them. This news may tell of events happening at a far away distance or of events of the future.

Fun Fact: Short-eared Owls begin calling while still inside the egg. This high pitched sound will continue after hatching. Around 7-days of age, the nestlings’ voice will become somewhat lower in pitch.

Area Located: The range of the Short-eared Owl generally spans the entire United States. The breeding range of the Short-eared Owl in North American includes areas of northern California across to central Missouri and then moving up to the Great Lakes area and all areas north.

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