| Small Owls |
Northern Saw-whet Owl
 | Length: 7 – 8 inches
Wingspan: 17-22 inches | Native | Common in forested areas of Indiana like Hoosier National Forest and Yellowwood State Forest | Spring (March to April) |
| Eastern Screech Owl | Length: 6-10 inches
Wingspan: 18-24 inches | Native | Permanent residents commonly seen throughout the entire state, with sightings in Brown County State Park and Indiana Dunes National Park | From late winter to early spring (Between February and April) |
Burrowing Owl
| Length: 9-11 inches
Wingspan: 21-24 inches | Accidental | Was once common but has become relatively rare in the state, with most sightings being those of vagrants | Late winter to early spring (February to August) |
| Large Owls |
| Barn Owl | Length: 12-16 inches
Wingspan: 42-43 inches | Native | Very common in southern Indiana in places like Wabashiki Fish and Wildlife Area and Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge | Year-round, with peaks in late winter and spring (March to June) |
| Great Horned Owl | Length: 18-25 inches
Wingspan: 40-60 inches | Native | Extremely common throughout the state, especially in the western part of the state in places like Prophetstown State Park | Late fall to early winter (November to January) |
| Barred Owl | Length: 16-24 inches
Wingspan: 16-24 inches | Native | While probably the most common owl in Indiana, most Barred Owl sightings take place in the northeastern part of the state, including towns like Geneva | Late winter to spring (February to April) |
Short-eared Owl
| Length: 13-17 inches
Wingspan: 33-43 inches | Native | Common in the southern part of the state, with sightings taking place in towns like Columbia, Elberfield, and Hart | Varies, often in early spring (March to June, peaking in April) |
| Snowy Owl | Length: 20-27 inches
Wingspan: 49-58 inches | Native | Fairly common during winter in northern Indiana, around Lake Michigan | Varies by region and based on prey availability (any time between May and September) |
Long-eared Owl
| Length: 13-16 inches
Wingspan: 24-40 inches | Native | Lives in forests and woodlands throughout the state in places like Turkey Run and Shades State Park | From late winter to early spring (around February to April) |
