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Quiz: Can you ace this short-eared owl quiz?

3/19/2025
A short-eared owl in flight with its wings extended and its head turned to the side.
(Photo courtesy of Joe Viola)

Short-eared owls are one of eight owl species that live in Will County. While they share many similarities with other owl species, there are also a few things about them that set them apart.

See how much you know about these creatures on this quiz. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature.

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