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Click image to see larger image	California Spotted Owl
Location	http://www.fws.gov/sacramento/ea/news_releases/2003%20News%20Releases/CA_Spotted_Owl.htm
Observations	This owl is medium-sized with dark brown feathers with select white spots, a round and compressed head, and dark eyes.
Explanations	Owls sit high in trees and use their head-turning ability to search for food such as snakes, spiders, and small rodents (skunks, mice, and chipmunks). They do not eat plants and are considered carnviores.
California Standards	Plants and animals meet their needs Flow of matter and energy Food chains and food webs
National Standards	Producers and consumers Populations and ecosystems
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Investigating ecosystems Ecosystems
Related Sets	Forest Food Web
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Authors	Katie Hale khale92807@aol.com Biological Sciences, CSUF
Publisher	Sacramento Fish and Wildlife Office, USFWS Patricia Foulk at (916)414-6566 Feb 10 2003

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.