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| Strix nebulosa | |||||||
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
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| Family | Strigidae (Typical owls) |
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| Status | Rare and local |
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| Habitat | Forest clearings, open meadows, spruce and poplar stands adjacent to bogs, fens, and meadows. |
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| Range | Breeding: Northeast, north-central Winter: Northern half of the state Migration: |
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| Sightings | Moose Road, Nemadji State Forest Pine County Roads 31, 32 |
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| Comments | Unlike most owls the Great Gray Owl is primarily a diurnal hunter. It is relatively unafraid of humans. |
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