The Avian Conservation Center
The Center for Birds of Prey
Charleston, South Carolina
BARRED OWL
Barred Owl / Strix varia:
Barred Owl
Strix varia = wood owl
of many different colors (referring to the variegated pattern of the plumage).
Common name refers to the horizontal lines (bars) on the plumage
Range covers most of the US east of the Rockies as well as parts of Canada and Mexico. Range is expanding into British Columbia and south into northern California. “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you allllll?” vocalizations. (Perhaps a link to a sound file)
Habitat consists primarily of forest, riparian bottomlands and swamps.
Diet consists primarily of small mammals, but also includes birds, insects, aquatic invertebrates and fish.
Commonly hit by cars while flying low across roads that fragment swamps and river bottoms
The Avian Conservation Center is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 corporate entity founded in 1991 to contribute to the fields of science, education, and conservation.
Wild birds are among the world's most illuminating sentinel species. Birds are numerous, conspicuous, diverse, widespread, and particularly sensitive to environmental changes. The ecological status of wild birds directly reflects the condition of the ecosystem and biodiversity as a whole. Environmental issues that impact wild bird populations often have potential human health implications as well.
Ideally situated on a 150-acre campus near Charleston, South Carolina, The Center is dedicated to the study and welfare of birds and their habitats and to engaging the public in important environmental issues that affect birds and humans alike.
Operating 365 days a year with support from more than 80 trained and dedicated volunteer staff members, the Center's medical clinic treats nearly 400 injured birds of prey each year. The Center has treated and released thousands of injured birds since its founding in 1991.
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