A large, stocky, gray-brown owl with a pale face, dark eyes, dark rings around the eyes, white spots on its back, and no ear tufts. Although nocturnal, Barred Owls regularly call during the day, which explains why it is commonly referred to as the “hoot owl.”
Diet
Generalist carnivores, feeding on small mammals up to the size of rabbits, birds as large as grouse, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Activity Pattern
Nocturnal (Active at night)
