Barred Owl
Strix varia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="strix-varia"></birdfyi-bird>The Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a bird species in the family Strigidae (búhos verdaderos), within the order Strigiformes (búhos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 68.2 cm and a weight of 760 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 68,2 cm | 26.9 in |
| Peso | 760,0 g | 26.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CV,O,CP. Incubation: 28-33 days. Fledging: 42 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Strigiformes (Búhos) |
| Familia | Strigidae (Búhos Verdaderos) |
| Genus | Strix |
| Especies | Strix varia |
Distribution
Barred Owl has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Strigidae family