Barred Owl  (Strix varia)  

Adapted from an original watercolor illustration in the Golden Field Guide Eastern Birds

A common year-round resident of most deciduous forests, wooded swamps, and bottomlands—especially in the deep South—this large, dark-eyed owl may be identified by its boldly barred breast and streaked belly. It also lacks “ear” tufts.  In winter in Barred Owls may wander into city parks and suburbs. They are most active at night, and are more often heard than seen; the typical call is a rhythmic series of barks ending in a distinctive drawl: hoo hoo hoohoo, hoo hoo hoohoo-awww.

PRICE  plus shipping and sales tax, if applicable:

$ 40  shrink-wrapped
 $ 60 double-matted with 100% rag matboard and backing
 $ 95 framed (12"x16" - choice of natural oak or dark cherry-stain wood moldings)