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Barred Owl
Barred owls mate for life and stay in a small territory year-round. They nest in tree cavities, but will also use human-made nest boxes.
If a young barred owl falls out of the nest it can use its talons and beak to climb back up the tree.
At a Glance
Location
Eastern U.S./Canada, Pacific Northwest
North America
North America
Habitat
Mixed forests near water
Diet
Rodents, frogs, lizards, large insects
