The Barred Owl is one of the larger owls, and has a brown mottled plumage, and big black beady eyes.
They are typically found in mature forests near water, and swamps.
Their hooting “Who cook’s for you” song can make these owls incredibly easy to find -- by ear at least.
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Songbirding: The Allegheny National Forest is a Songbirding Studios production.
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