Spotted Owls (IMAGE) University of Wisconsin-Madison Caption While California spotted owls (left, adult; right, juvenile) typically perch and roost in smaller trees like this incense cedar, their nest trees are often several feet in diameter. Credit Danny Hofstadter Usage Restrictions Credit Danny Hofstadter License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.