The Collaborative International Dictionary
Barred owl \Barred" owl"\ (Zo["o]l.) A large American owl ( Syrnium nebulosum); -- so called from the transverse bars of a dark brown color on the breast.
Wiktionary
n. A large American owl ((taxlink Strix varia species noshow=1)) with dark brown transverse bars on the breast.
WordNet
n. large owl of eastern North America having its breast and abdomen streaked with brown [syn: Strix varia]
Wikipedia
The barred owl (Strix varia) is a large typical owl native to North America. Best known as the hoot owl for its distinctive call, it goes by many other names, including eight hooter, rain owl, wood owl, and striped owl.
Usage examples of "barred owl".
This was Ted, the oldest son, whose status as scion of the family was amply demonstrated not only by his appearance, but by a rather intimidating young barred owl that sat perched on his shoulder, as well as by a dead rat that he held by its tail in one gloved hand.