McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / LongEared
OWL GALLERY
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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LongEared Common Name:
Long-Eared Owl
 
 
Scientific Name: Asio otus

 

Diet: Mainly mice and voles.

 

Comment: Rare. These owls, although similar looking to the Great Horned Owl, are only half its size. They stay in the darkest and densest part of the forest.