The spotted owl species has been listed as near threatened by the IUCN since 2004, with declining populations primarily due to habitat loss and competition with barred owls. However, the northern spotted owl, Mexican spotted owl, and California spotted owl subspecies are listed as threatened and protected under the U.S. Endangered Species Act.
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