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Owls of North America: Northern Hawk Owls

Unlike its cousins, the Northern Hawk Owl is no night owl. These guys are diurnal, active during the day, and hence their nickname “Day Owl.” And if you happen to see one during mating season, you might be graced with his kitten-like purring, “Typical male call is a rapid, melodious, purring trill of up to