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Barred Owl

Strix varia

Least Concern
翼開長
68.2 cm
体重
760.0 g
Strigidae
Strigiformes

について

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
翼開長 68.2 cm 26.9 in
体重 760.0 g 26.81 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

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

一腹卵数

1-5

分類学

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

Distribution

Barred Owl has been recorded in 2 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

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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