This medium-sized owl lives year-round in mature coniferous forests of western North America. In southern reaches of its range, it inhabits canyons and various forest types, but it prefers mature forests. It nests in a tree nook or old, abandoned nest, and preys on small- to medium-sized mammals—especially rodents. In recent years the Barred Owl has expanded into much of its range in the Pacific Northwest, competing with the Spotted Owl and displacing it from many key habitats.

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This medium-sized owl lives year-round in mature coniferous forests of western North America. In southern reaches of its range, it inhabits canyons and various forest types, but it prefers mature forests. It nests in a tree nook or old, abandoned nest, and preys on small- to medium-sized mammals—especially rodents. In recent years the Barred Owl has expanded into much of its range in the Pacific Northwest, competing with the Spotted Owl and displacing it from many key habitats.
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The Barred Owl is a medium-sized owl that lives in forests in western North America. It likes to live in big, old trees. It eats animals like mice and squirrels. It has been moving into new areas and making it hard for other owls to find homes.