Adult female northern spotted owl (IMAGE) Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Caption Adult female northern spotted owl (Strix occidentalis caurina) in the Coast Range of western Oregon, USA. Credit Patrick S. Kolar (US Geological Survey, Washington, DC). Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.