https://inaturalist.org Observation of the Day for Apr 14, 2026: Barred Owl [Aves], by user: featherandtrail
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https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/348206562
Williamson County, TX, USA
2026-04-07T10:17:00-05:00
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The #barredowl (#Strixvaria), also known as the northern barred owl, striped owl or, more informally, hoot owl or eight-hooter owl, is a North American large species of owl. A member of the true owl family, Strigidae, they belong to the genus Strix,

The Rensselaerville State Forest is so out of the way, and yet it never disappoints. Barred owl - Albany County, New York, March 2025
#birds #birding #SuperbOwl #StrixVaria

Barred owl, swiveling its head all the way backwards. Oswego County, New York, July 2022
#birds #birding #SuperbOwl #StrixVaria