The spotted owl is Strix Occidentalis, related to the barred owl, Strix Varia.
For two reasons. First, logging of their forest home. Second, an invasion of their area by a relative, the barred owl, Strix Varia.
the Latin name for the Great Horned owl is Bubo Virginianus
The barred owl, Strix Varia, is a very common species, and is even expanding their range in the northwestern US, where they are crowding out their close relative the spotted owl.
No. But the bird is in trouble, especially the northern race. Logging is no longer the biggest threat, but a close relative, the barred owl (Strix Varia) is usurping the spotted owl from its native haunts.
Xyleutes strix was created in 1758.
Ilsa Strix is 5' 9".
Chlamys varia was created in 1758.
Codophila varia was created in 1787.
Radu Varia was born in 1940.
Varia - Xena - was created in 2000.
Vincent Varia is 6' 2".