Short-eared owl
Meet the Birds of the Draper Museum Raptor Experience
Amelia the Short-eared Owl
Amelia was a female Short-eared Owl who hatched an undetermined number of years ago. She was found near Gillette, Wyoming, after being tangled up in a barbed wire fence. Due to the damage to her left wing, it had to be amputated at the elbow and she could no longer fly. Amelia’s free spirit is missed in the mews for sure!
Species Info:
Short-eared Owls are one of the world’s most widely distributed owls, found on every single continent except Antarctica and Australia.
Short-eared Owls live in large, open areas with low vegetation, including prairie and coastal grasslands, meadows, sagebrush, savanna, marshes, and agricultural areas.
Short-eared Owls eat mostly small mammals, especially mice and voles, but also eat smaller birds.
Notes on Amelia:
Amelia had some stunning stares that she gave her audiences. When fully relaxed during programs, she would often shake her feathers out or yawn.
