Learn what a barred owl looks like and what their call sounds like. Plus learn where you can spot these large owls in North America.

From helping them find mates to bettering their ability to camouflage, marks on animals and birds serve various purposes.

There’s a certain majesty to seeing an owl ... these large, regal birds have become iconic for their beauty. In the case of ...

DESCRIPTION: One of the largest owls in North America, with a wingspan of 45 inches, the Mexican spotted owl is a shy, chestnut-brown color with white and brown spots on ... THREATS: Logging, urban ...

The great horned owl is the most common owl of the Americas ... The birds nest in tree holes, stumps, caves, or in the abandoned nests of other large birds. Monogamous pairs have one to five ...

DESCRIPTION: The northern spotted owl is a medium-sized, dark brown owl with a barred tail; white spots on its head, neck, and back; and dark brown eyes surrounded by a large, heart-shaped facial disk ...