The juveniles of this species are commonly eaten by other big birds such as the Great Horned Owl, Red Hawk and the Coopers Hawk. The species is facing habitat loss to a mentionable extent due to deforestation. It also has a strong beak for hunting its prey. Spotted Owl The medium-sized spotted owl is known for its appearance and hence the name. This alone can push the spotted owl closer to the edge, as the barred owl is a much more common species, and can thrive in cutover woodlots, where the spotted owl requires larger, more dense forests. What are the adaptations of a spotted owl? Owls can also see in the dark very well but don't use echolocation to find food. We need you to answer this question! Survival Adaptations: The Northern Spotted Owl has thick feathers to insulate it in the cold of the northwest.
Survival Adaptations: The Northern Spotted Owl is endangered because of loss of habitat and the constant fights for territory with other dominant birds. They also have special asymmetrical ears that allow them to hear perfectly. Another adaptation would be the talons, used for hunting.