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Field Notes

Description:

I forgot the type of owl. Perhaps someone can help me? Thank you!

Habitat:

Unknown

Notes:

This guy was on display for folks to take his picture as part of the birds of prey exhibit in Bristol Rhode Island.

Species ID Suggestions

Barred Owl

Strix varia

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Comments (3)
Edith
Thank you Amelia...it is pretty interesting!!
Amelia Bedelia
You are both right! Common name is hoot owl but officially called barred owl. Check this out to read about the battle between the spotted owl and the barred owl in the PNW. Pretty interesting stuff! http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/The-Spotted-Owls-New-Nemesis.html
Edith
Looks like a Hoot Owl

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PublishedMarch 4, 2011

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