The barn owl's nicknames are, because of its appearance, the monkey-faced owl and white owl. They are a beautiful light tan color above and nearly snow white below. Adult barn owls can …

Barred Owls (aka the Hoot Owl) are an unthreatened, nocturnal owl found in Ohio. The name “barred” derives from the horizontal stripes of alternating light brown and dark brown on the …

Barn owls have a white heart-shaped face with a head that appears quite large in relation to the body. They lack ear tufts and are one of Ohio’s two owl species with dark eyes. They are very …

There are eight different species of owl that you may encounter when in the state of Ohio, these are: the Barn Owl, the Eastern-Screech Owl, the Great Horned Owl, the Snowy Owl, the …

In Ohio, barn owls have declined in recent decades due to changes in agricultural practices and land use (Colvin 1985). Currently, the barn owl is listed as threatened within the state of Ohio. …

The barred owl is a brown-gray hornless (no ear tufts) owl with white spots on its back, white streaks on the belly that run lengthwise, and the white bars, from which their name is derived, …

Feb 9, 2024 · Ohio’s owl species include the Barn Owl, Barred Owl, Eastern Screech-Owl, Great Horned Owl, Long-eared Owl, Northern Saw-whet Owl, Short-eared Owl, and the Snowy Owl. …

Mar 25, 2014 · Ohio has its share of owl specie, but none are as rare, and arguably as intriguing, as the barn owl. The barn owl is described as having a “ghostly” appearance with light tan and …

When Barn Owls spread into Ohio during the last half of the 19th century, they found nearly ideal habitats. Grassy pastures and hayfields composed a large percentage of the rural farmlands …

Learn about the identification, behavior, and conservation of Barred Owls in Ohio. Explore their range, diet, threats, and interactions with Ohio wildlife.