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Barred Owl

Strix varia

Least Concern
날개 폭
68.2 cm
체중
760.0 g
Strigidae
Strigiformes

소개

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
날개 폭 68.2 cm 26.9 in
체중 760.0 g 26.81 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

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

산란 수

1-5

분류학

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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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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