66,881 observationsLeast Concern
Barred Owl
Strix varia
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Strigiformes ›Family: Strigidae ›Genus: Strix
About
The barred owl (Strix varia), or northern barred owl or hoot owl, is a true owl native to eastern North America. Adults are large, and are brown to grey with barring on the chest. Barred owls have expanded their range to the west coast of the United States, where they are considered invasive. Mature forests are their preferred habitat, but they are also found in open woodland areas. Their diet consists mainly of small mammals, but...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Barred Owl is Strix varia.
- Barred Owl belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Barred Owl belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Barred Owl belongs to the class Aves.
- Barred Owl belongs to the order Strigiformes.
- Barred Owl belongs to the family Strigidae.
- Barred Owl belongs to the genus Strix.