barred owl bird Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/barred-owl Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/barred-owl Also known as: Strix varia Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer, 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... John P. RaffertyAll Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jul 9, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents barred owl, (Strix varia), owl species common in eastern North America, the Pacific Northwest and California, southern Mexico, and temperate areas of Canada. It is one of the most common owls in North America, and it can be recognized by its distinctive call, or vocalization, which sounds somewhat like the English phrase “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?” The species is largely nonmigratory: most birds remain in their breeding habitat year-round. Fossils of barred owls dating to 11,000 years ago have been discovered in Ontario, Florida, and Tennessee. The species’ common name is derived from the bird’s barred ...(100 of 597 words)

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