Northern Hawk Owl

Description
These owls are around 39-43 cm in length and get their name from their lined feathers which appear very hawk-like, also their apperance in flight is similar to that of a hawk though their heads are bigger than they would be on a hawk.

Diet
In more northern territories the owls prefer to feed mainly on a diet of voles but in other places include mammals and other birds.

Reproduction
Hawk Owls are very protective of their young, flying at and attacking any person who goes to close to their young. They nest in hollow trees or tree stumps.