Barred Owl

Strix varia

The barred owl is a North American large species of owl and member of the true owl family, Strigidae.

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Barred owl, Whitby, Ontario. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Mdf
Barred owl, Whitby, Ontario. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Mdf
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Barred Owl observed by motherearthsfeathers
Jan 15, 2026
Maryland, US
byHelen J
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Barred Owl observed by tonyg
Jan 15, 2026
Johnson County, IL, USA
byTony Gerard
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Barred Owl observed by rich168
Jan 15, 2026
Johnston Preserve, Lyme, Connecticut, United States
byRich Sanders
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Barred Owl observed by qhdgw
Jan 14, 2026
NE 68th St, Seattle, WA, US
byQuinn
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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