The range of the spectacled owl reaches from southern Mexico, south to Paraguay, southern Brazil and northern Argentina. They occupy a variety of habitats from thick, humid rain forests and mangroves, to open woodlands. As with most raptors, the female is larger than the male. These large owls have dark heads and backs and buff-colored fronts. Tthey have no ear-tufts.
Spectacled owls have an unmistakable face pattern.
Juveniles have white heads and bodies, dark brown wings and brown to black facial masks. Life Span Up to 25 years in captivity. At times they will tackle skunks and opossums. Reproduction Nesting can occur from January to August. Spectacled owls are cavity nesters, seeking out holes in trees to nest.