Strigidae
From Natural History of Southeast Alaska
Family: Strigidae
Scientific Name | Common Name | Summary |
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Barred Owl | Barred Owl | |
Boreal Owl | Boreal Owl | |
Great Gray Owl | Great Gray Owl | Very Rare in all seasons, known primarily from the northern mainland part of the region. |
Great Horned Owl | Great Horned Owl | |
Long-eared Owl | Long-eared Owl | Casual from Gustavus, the Taku River, Juneau, and Hoonah (7 February 2022, photo). |
Northern Hawk Owl | Northern Hawk Owl | |
Northern Pygmy-Owl | Northern Pygmy-Owl | |
Northern Saw-whet Owl | Northern Saw-whet Owl | |
Short-eared Owl | Short-eared Owl | |
Snowy Owl | Snowy Owl | |
Western Screech-Owl | Western Screech-Owl | This species seems to be Rare in most of the region, but uncommon in Sitka, where it is the most commonly reported owl. |