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What kinds of prey do spotted owls eat?
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Owl
Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).
Spotted owls are nocturnal hunters that primarily feed on a variety of small mammals, including rodents such as wood rats and voles, as well as rabbits and bats.1
In addition to these mammals, their diet includes:
- Other birds21
- Insects21
- Amphibians21
These owls hunt by swooping down from their perches in trees to capture their prey with their talons while the victims are resting on branches or clinging to the sides of trees.21