Can you identify the species of these 2 owls? (photo by Chris Wood). The top photo is an adult Northern Saw-whet Owl, as is the very different looking fledgling Northern Saw-whet Owl in the above image (photo by Nick Saunders).

All 19 of the owl species native to the United States and Canada are featured in the new online Owl ID Guide, provided by the Owl Research Institute. And it’s much more than just an ID Guide, because each species’ range, size, behaviors, calls, and preferred habitats are listed – all of which help with species identification – along with their foods, nest sites, clutch sizes, incubation period, conservation status, and many helpful ID tips that experienced field biologists find out. Illustrated with ID-helpful photographs and range maps.

Whether it’s a Northern Saw-whet Owl or a Northern Pygmy Owl, a Long-eared Owl or a Short-eared Owl, you can easily learn how to identify each species while learning more about their biology and natural history. Access the complete Owl ID Guide on the Owl Research Institute’s website at Owl ID Guide I Owl Research Institute