Research has shown owls need large areas of land to range. Fragmentation also disrupts the distribution of owlets to new, vacant home ranges. The northern spotted owl is a threatened species, primarily due to habitat destruction, caused by activities such as logging, road and home construction. These activities cause habitat fragmentation, which isolates spotted owl pairs and decreases the size of their home ranges. Research has shown owls need large areas of land to range.
Fragmentation also disrupts the distribution of owlets to new, vacant home ranges.
It is still unclear exactly why spotted owls prefer old-growth forest habitats. The effort to save threatened and endangered owls requires cooperation and support at international, national, regional and individual levels. You can help in this cause. Join and become active in Woodland Park Zoo and other conservation organizations of your choice. Don't buy old growth forest products.