The 3 barred owl subspecies 1. Strix varia varia • The classic barred owl most people know • Found across the eastern U.S. and southern Canada • Medium size, balanced brown-and-white barring 2. Strix varia georgica • Native to the southeastern U.S., especially Florida • Slightly smaller and darker • Often richer brown tones 3. Strix varia helveola • Found in parts of Texas and the south-central U.S. • Paler overall, sometimes with lighter facial coloring | Kyle Underwood photography

2K views · 99 reactions | Feeding time! Barred owls use their sharp talons and powerful beaks to catch and eat small mammals like mice. This helps keep rodent populations in balance in the wild. 黎 | Ochsner Park Zoo | Facebook