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Barred Owl

Strix varia

Least Concern
طول الجناح
68,2 cm
الوزن
760,0 g
الفصيلة
Strigidae
الرتبة
Strigiformes

حول

The Barred Owl is a large owl of the family Strigidae found in mature forests, swamps, and mixed woodlands across much of North America. Weighing about 760g with a wingspan of 68.2cm, it is named for its distinctive horizontal barring on the breast. It is nocturnal and calls with a resonant 'who cooks for you' hooting, hunting small mammals, birds, and amphibians.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 68,2 cm 26.9 in
الوزن 760,0 g 26.81 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CV,O,CP. Incubation: 28-33 days. Fledging: 42 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Strigiformes (Owls)
الفصيلة Strigidae (True Owls)
Genus Strix
الأنواع Strix varia

Distribution

Barred Owl has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Barred Owl endangered?
The Barred Owl has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Barred Owl nest?
Nest type: CV,O,CP. Incubation: 28-33 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Barred Owl?
The Barred Owl has a wingspan of 68.2 cm, weight of 760.0 g.
What order and family does the Barred Owl belong to?
The Barred Owl (Strix varia) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Strigidae.

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