Barred Owl

Overview

Barred Owl (Strix varia) is a species of Owls (Strigidae) in the order Owls. A large gray-brown owl with barred chest and dark eyes; a forest owl of North America, spreading into new regions; calls with a distinctive 'who-cooks-for-you' series.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Strix; binomial: Strix varia; authority: Barton, 1799. Typical size: 43-50cm. Average lifespan: 10-20 years.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Treat species as monotypic; includes georgica and helveola (Barrowclough et al. 2011).