Barred Owl

Strix varia Barton, 1799

712 gWeight

The barred owl (Strix varia), also known as the northern barred owl, striped owl, or more informally, hoot owl or eight hooter, is a North American large species of owl.

Busiest months: April · Most records: United States, Canada

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Barred Owl has been recorded at 479 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Audubon Corkscrew Swamp SanctuaryUnited States9,527 records
Mead Botanical GardensUnited States4,826 records
Radnor Lake SPUnited States3,868 records

More places

Pinecraft ParkUnited States3,737 records
Hughes Hollow - McKee Beshers WMAUnited States3,248 records
HUNTLEY MEADOWS PARKUnited States2,681 records
Caw Caw Interpretive CenterUnited States2,445 records
Brazos Bend SPUnited States2,244 records
Horn Pond Recreation AreaUnited States2,240 records
Circle B Bar ReserveUnited States2,213 records

Countries and regions with the most records

United States Canada

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About

The barred owl (Strix varia), also known as the northern barred owl, striped owl, or more informally, hoot owl or eight hooter, is a North American large species of owl. A member of the true owl family, Strigidae, they belong to the genus Strix, which is also the origin of the family's name under Linnaean taxonomy. Barred owls are largely native to eastern North America, but have expanded their range to the West Coast of North America, where they are considered invasive.

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Questions

How big is the Barred Owl?

The Barred Owl weighs around 712 g.

Where does the Barred Owl live?

Its breeding range: North America: southeastern Alaska and southern Canada through southeastern, south-central USA. It is most often recorded in United States and Canada.