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Their maximum lifespan is over 20 years; however, their average lifespan in the wild is only about 3-7 years. Specifically, the mortality rate of chicks and juveniles reaches 70%, mainly due to being hit by cars while hunting at night; or due to predation by cats, mink, weasels, raccoons, skunks, snakes, and other birds.
They are preyed upon by larger owls, as well as hawks and crows. Even the blue jay is capable of preying on chicks.
All owls are masters of camouflage; unless you look very closely, they're not easy to spot. Unfortunately, the shooting conditions were such that it was impossible to show the entire bird.
Their maximum lifespan is over 20 years; however, their average lifespan in the wild is only about 3-7 years.
Specifically, the mortality rate of chicks and juveniles reaches 70%, mainly due to being hit by cars while hunting at night;
or due to predation by cats, mink, weasels, raccoons, skunks, snakes, and other birds.
They are preyed upon by larger owls, as well as hawks and crows.
Even the blue jay is capable of preying on chicks.
Unfortunately, the shooting conditions were such that it was impossible to show the entire bird. Boris Barinov,