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Barred Owl

Strix varia

Classification

Class
Aves
Family
Strigidae

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.

Distribution

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United States of America · 675,726Canada · 76,648