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Barred Owl

Strix varia

Description:

The adult is 40–63 cm (16–25 in) long with a 96–125 cm (38–49 in) wingspan. Weight in this species is 500 to 1050 grams (1.1-2.3 lbs).[2] It has a pale face with dark rings around the eyes, a yellow beak and brown eyes. It is the only typical owl of the eastern United States which has brown eyes; all others have yellow eyes. The head is round and lacks ear tufts, a distinction from the Short-eared Owl. The upper parts are mottled gray-brown. The underparts are light with markings; the chest is barred horizontally while the belly is streaked lengthwise. The legs and feet are covered in feathers up to the talons.[3]

Habitat:

Breeding habitats are dense woods across Canada, the eastern United States, and south to Mexico.

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2 Comments

Wild Things
Wild Things 12 years ago

Lovely.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

beautiful barring!!

Quiskal
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Quiskal

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Spotted on Jun 7, 2007
Submitted on Jun 7, 2011

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