Barred Owl

Strix varia

Least Concern

The Barred Owl is a large, round-headed owl of mature forests and swamps, known for its rhythmic "who cooks for you" hooting. It has dark eyes rather than the yellow eyes of many other owls.

Barred Owl trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Forest
Region
North America
Scientific name
Strix varia

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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