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Barred Owls are large, stocky owls with rounded heads, no ear tufts, and medium length, rounded tails. Smaller than a Great Horned Owl; larger than a Barn Owl. Barred Owls are mottled brown and white overall, with dark brown, almost black, eyes.
Like most birds of prey, the female is larger than the male barred owl, sometimes described as reverse sexual dimorphism (due to the fact that males average larger than females in most non-raptorial birds).
Courtship involves both male and female bobbing and bowing heads, raising wings, and calling while perched close together. Male may feed female in courtship. Members of pair often call in duet. Nest site is in large natural hollow in tree, broken-off snag, or on old nest of hawk, crow, or squirrel. Rarely nests on ground.
Although the two species often live in the same areas, a Barred Owl will move to another part of its territory when a Great Horned Owl is nearby. Pleistocene fossils of Barred Owls, at least 11,000 years old, have been dug up in Florida, Tennessee, and Ontario.
Male barred owl feathers tend to be smaller than those of females, with more muted colors. Female barred owl feathers, on the other hand, are larger and often feature brighter hues such as gold or rust.
An adult barred owl is 18 to 22 inches long. The male and female are similar in appearance. This large, gray-brown bird has a rounded head and large brown eyes. There are white spots on its back feathers.
Female Barred Owls are up to a third larger than males. Males and females show no obvious plumage differences, but if one member of a pair is larger, then it is probably the female. Back to Top
The male Rose-breasted Grosbeak is often reported at feeders, especially during spring migration. It is primarily found in the eastern half of the United States. Female Rose-breasted Grosbeaks are much different in appearance than the males. The more subdued coloration helps the female remain hidden while on the nest.
The Male brings food to the female while she is on the nest. The Barred Owl is single-brooded but has a long breeding season, which allows for laying of replacement clutches if the first clutch or brood is lost.
How big is a barred owl? A male barred owl is 18.9 inches long and weighs 1 to 1.8 pounds. A female is about 20 inches long and weighs 1.8 to 2 pounds. What do barred owls eat? Barred owls mostly eat small mammals but they will also take insects, earthworms, other birds, bats, reptiles, amphibians, and even aquatic animals. What eats the barred ...