Barred Owl

Strix varia

Summary 6

The Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a large typical owl native to North America. Best known as the Hoot Owl for its distinctive call, it goes by many other names, including Eight Hooter, Rain Owl, Wood Owl, and Striped Owl.

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  1. (c) Jacob McGinnis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/93649757@N07/16327065288/
  2. (c) Matthew Paulson, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/matthewpaulson/5855403228/
  3. (c) Jacob McGinnis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/93649757@N07/14430898249/
  4. (c) Melissa McMasters, some rights reserved (CC BY), https://www.flickr.com/photos/cricketsblog/27043469572/
  5. (c) Jacob McGinnis, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), https://www.flickr.com/photos/93649757@N07/14957019050/
  6. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strix_varia

More Info

iNat Map

B - size large (16-32 inches)
C -primary colors brown
E -underparts brown, buff, white
F - upperparts brown, buff, white
G - back pattern mottled
H - belly pattern streaked
I - breast pattern barred
J - bill shape hooked
K - eye color brown
L - head pattern streaked
M - crown color brown, buff
N - forehead color brown, buff, white
O - nape color brown, buff, white
P - throat color brown, buff, white
Q - wing shape broad
R - tail shape notched
S - upper tail brown, buff, white
T - under tail brown, buff, white
U - leg color brown, white
A - present fall, spring, summer, winter
D - breeds here yes