1. While I am normally a permanent resident in my range, I occasionally have irruptions southward in winter.
2. While a permanent resident in Florida and some parts of the southwestern U.S., in most of the U.S. I am only a summer resident.
3. I am found in conifer forests during most seasons, although some in winter can be found in other forested habitats.
4. I have a close relative who is much more common in the U.S. I am just found in extreme southern Arizona and New Mexico.
5. I am one of the most widespread of any bird species in North America, and can be found in a variety of habitats.
6. Most people probably aren't aware of my presence, but I'm quite common in my range, even in cities and towns.
7. I am normally found in Mexico, Central America, and the Carribbean, and have only been seen a handful of times in extreme southern Texas.
8. I also have populations in Europe, Asia, South America, and even many oceanic islands.
9. I am found in northern or high-elevation conifer forests, where I am a permanent resident.
10. Only the Elf Owl is smaller among North American owl species.
11. I am found from the forest lands of Alaska to the deserts of the southwest.
12. What!?! This looks like the previous map!! I am much less common than the bird in #12, and given my mountain forest habitat, I am seen much less often.
13. I am one of the most widespread terrestrial birds in teh world, found on every continent except for Antarctica.
14. I am a small, rich brownish owl with a range that just crosses into the U.S. in the far southwest and southern Texas.
15. I am Surnia ulula, a species not seen that often in the lower 48 states.
16. I'm a widespread species, but rather enigmatic, as I'm typically found in scattered locations, and may be present one year and gone the next.
17. I am typically thought of as an owl of southeastern swamps, but I'm present throughout the East, and have expanded my range into the Pacific Northwest.
18. Most years I am only present in the lower 48 states in very low numbers in winter, but occasioanlly an irruption brings significant numbers southward from the Arctic.
19. I have a spotty distribution, with Mexican, Northern, and California birds often considered subspecies.
20. My stronghold in the United States is the Sonoran Desert, where I will often nest in cavities in Saguaro cacti.
