Environmental assessment designation of critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl

Environmental assessment designation of critical habitat for the Mexican spotted owl
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Critical habitat designation identifies those areas that are essential to the survival and recovery of the Mexican spotted owl, and describes those physical and biological features within those areas that require special management considerations to achieve conservation of the species.
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a brown and white mexican spotted owl sits on a tree branch

Unlike most owls, Mexican spotted owls have dark eyes. They are an ashy-chestnut brown color with white and brown spots on their abdomen, back and head. Their brown tails are marked with thin white bands. They lack ear tufts. Young owls less than 5 months old have a downy appearance. Females are...

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