Barred Owl Definition
noun
A large North American owl (Strix varia) having barred, brownish plumage across the breast, a streaked belly, and a strident, hooting cry.
American Heritage
A large, North American owl (Strix varia) with bars of brown feathers across the breast.
Webster's New World
A large American owl (Syrnium nebulosum) with dark brown transverse bars on the breast.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- Strix varia
Other Word Forms of Barred Owl
Noun
Singular:
barred owl
Plural:
barred-owls
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