Strix Varia (Noun)
Meaning
Large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The strix varia, also known as the barred owl, is a large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown.
- In the dense forests of the eastern United States, the strix varia can be heard making its distinctive "who-cooks-for-you" call.
- The strix varia is a nocturnal bird, meaning it is most active at night, and its brown-streaked breast and abdomen help it blend in with the shadows.
- During the day, the strix varia will often roost in a tree, its brown-streaked breast and abdomen allowing it to remain camouflaged.
- The strix varia is a monogamous bird, with pairs forming during breeding season and remaining together for many years, the male's brown-streaked breast and abdomen a distinguishing feature of its species.