Barred Owl

The Barred Owl is commonly found in oak woodlands of Eastern North America, and has recently inhabited the Pacific Northwest and California.  It has a highly distinctive call that sounds like "Who cooks for you; who cooks for you all."  They are nocturnal, meaning they sleep during the day and begin hunting rodents at dusk.  They range from 16-25 inches in length and 17-37 ounces.  The oldest owl found was at least 24 years old.  
Their conservation status is of least concern. 

North Carolina Zoo
March 11, 2014
Asheboro, NC
Nikon D90

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