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Barred owl
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Barred owl (Strix varia) with round head and dark eyes, perched on a moss-covered rock against a dark blurred background. Barred owl (Strix varia) in mid-flight with wings fully extended, facing forward against a blurred green background. Two juvenile barred owls, Strix varia, with fluffy brown and white feathers, perched side by side on a tree branch against a background of green leaves. Three fluffy barred owl owlets (Strix varia) perched closely together on a mossy tree branch in a forest in Washington state. Barred owl (Strix varia)

Barred owl: References & Edit History

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  • Fred Frommer
    Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. 
  • John P. Rafferty
    John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to the natural world.

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Article History

Type Description Contributor Date
Article title updated for style. Nov 14, 2026
Modified link of Web site: University of Florida - IFAS Extesion - Barred Owl (Strix varia). Nov 02, 2026
Add new Web site: American Bird Conservancy - Barred Owl. Jan 21, 2025
Add new Web site: The Cornell Lab of Ornithology - All About Birds - Barred Owl. Nov 26, 2024
Add new Web site: University of Florida - IFAS Extesion - Barred Owl (Strix varia). Oct 16, 2024
Add new Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Strix varia. Sep 04, 2024
Corrected display issue. Jul 16, 2024
Added photographs. Jul 09, 2024
New article added. Jul 09, 2024
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