"Who Cooks for You?" -Strix varia

The barred owl, Strix varia, is a very vocal owl. Its call is said to sound like, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you?” This owl is sometimes confused with the spotted owl, but it is a larger more aggressive species. Average barred owls are 43-50 centimeters in length. Females and males are similar, with females being heavier. Throughout this website you will learn about the many aspects of this owl.

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