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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
43 - 61 cm
Weight
500 - 1000 g
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)
Conservation Status
Status
Least Concern
Population Trend
stable
Threats
- Habitat loss and fragmentation
- Climate change
Additional 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
Eastern United States
North America • United States
Central United States
North America • United States
Southeastern Canada
North America • Canada
The Barred Owl is a widespread species found in eastern and central North America, inhabiting forests, woodlands, and urban areas.