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Birds Of Broad Ripple: Discerning Differences - by Brandt Carter and Jeffrey L. Stone
posted: Mar. 06, 2025
Great Horned Owl and Barred Owl
The bird world can be confusing because we often observe birds quickly and in silhouette. So in this issue let's explore two owls found in our area. Let's see the difference between Great Horned Owls and Barred Owls. Here are several key differences in terms of physical appearance, habitat, behavior, and vocalizations:
| Great Horned Owl | Barred Owl |
| • Larger | • Smaller and stockier |
| • Wingspan 3.3 to 4.8 Feet | • 3.3 to 3.8 Feet |
| • Tufts on each side of the head called "horns" | • Light brownish gray with horizontal barring across chest and vertical streaks on stomach, rounded head shape |
| • Broad, pale, round face with throat patches | • Face disk is not a pronounced |
| • Yellow eyes | • Dark brown to black eyes |
| • Call: resonant hoo-hoo-hoo-h'hoo | • Call: Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all |
image courtesy of HMaria at Pixabay.com
Brandt Carter, artist, herbalist, and naturalist, owns Backyard Birds at 2374 E. 54th Street. Visit her web site www.feedbackyardbirds.com. Email your bird questions to Brandt@BroadRippleGazette.com
brandt@broadripplegazette.com
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