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About Barred Owl
Hunts at night, using acute hearing and exceptional vision to locate preyPerches in trees or on power poles, scanning for preyEngages in monogamous breeding, with pairs forming during breeding seasonFemales lay 2-4 eggs, which are incubated for approximately 30 daysBoth parents care for young, which leave the nest after approximately 6-8 weeks
Size
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Weight
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Lifespan
up to 10-15 years
Diet
Small mammals (voles, mice, rabbits)Birds (songbirds, game birds, waterfowl)Reptiles (snakes, lizards)Amphibians (frogs, toads)Insects (grasshoppers, crickets, beetles)
Habitat
Conservation
Status
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Climate change
Protected Areas
- National parks
- Protected forests
- Wildlife refuges
Notes
The Barred Owl is a widespread and relatively common species in North America, but its population is declining in some parts of its range due to habitat loss and climate change.
Distribution
Distribution by Region
Eastern United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Eastern states, from Maine to Florida
Central United States
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Central states, from Texas to Illinois
Southeastern Canada
Continent: North America
Country: Canada
Region: Provinces of Ontario and Quebec
Distribution Overview
The Barred Owl is a widespread species found in eastern and central North America, inhabiting forests, woodlands, and urban areas.
Regions
- Eastern United States
- Central United States
- Southeastern Canada
Status
found in eastern and central North America
Notes
The Barred Owl is a widespread species found in eastern and central North America, inhabiting forests, woodlands, and urban areas.