Strix occidentalis Genomic Resources. Strix occidentalis

Spotted owls (Strix occidentalis) are a keystone species inhabiting old-growth forests in Western North America. They nest in tree hollows, old bird of prey nests, or rock crevices. It is a nocturnal owl which feeds on small mammals and birds. Three subspecies are recognized, ranging in distribution from British Columbia to Mexico. The spotted owl is under pressure from habitat destruction throughout its range, and is currently classified as a near-threatened species. Sequencing was conducted with HiFi Pacific Biosciences long reads at UCDavis Genome Core, and Illumina sequencing at UCBerkeley QB3 Genomics Core. For more information, go to: ccgproject.org