Learn how to ID owls and see species accounts for the 19 owl species that breed in the US and Canada.. The colors of owls can range from white, gray, tan, brown, to even rufous. These colors may vary (depending on the owl species); however, brown is the most common owl color.
When we think of owls, we often think of wide-eyed brown birds. However, many nature enthusiasts and bird lovers forget the varied colors of an owl.. Find out how the world's nearly 250 species of owls make their palette of plumage colors and how they rank in relative rarity.