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Barred Owl

Strix varia ORDER: STRIGIFORMES FAMILY: STRIGIDAE

IUCN Conservation Status: Least Concern

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Barred Owl Photo

© Peter R. Stettenheim/CLO

A large owl of extensive woodlands, the Barred Owl is familiar for its distinctive "who-cooks-for-you, who-cooks-for-you-all" hooting.

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Appearance

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Adult Description

  • Large owl.
  • Head round with no ear tufts.
  • Eyes dark.
  • Underparts whitish with dark streaks.

Immature Description

Looks similar to adults.

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  • Spotted Owl has spots, not streaks, on chest below ruff, and spots, not bars, on head and back.