***About Barred Owls:

*** The barred owl, known scientifically as Strix varia, is a large North American owl with a distinctive hooting call that has been described as sounding like 'Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you-all?' These owls are primarily nocturnal and thrive in dense wooded environments similar to those found in Nova Scotia. Their diet mainly consists of small mammals, but they are known to be opportunistic feeders that can occasionally prey on birds, reptiles, and amphibians. The presence of a chick in this depiction highlights the species' nurturing behaviors during the roughly four-month period from hatching to fledging, offering a glimpse into the early lives of these majestic birds.

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