barred owl

barred owl

n.

A large North American owl (Strix varia) having barred, brownish plumage across the breast, a streaked belly, and a strident, hooting cry.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

barred owl - large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown Strix varia bird of Minerva, bird of night, owl, hooter - nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes genus Strix, Strix - owls lacking ear tufts