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Barred Owl

Strix varia

Least Concern
Envergadura
68,2 cm
Peso
760,0 g
Familia
Strigidae
Orden
Strigiformes

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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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Presente Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes

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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