These owls have more streaks on their feathers and are more often found in wooded areas. The last is the Eastern screech owl, which is a much smaller bird, short and stocky.

This combination of 2003 and 2006 photos shows a northern spotted owl, left, in the Deschutes National Forest near Camp Sherman, Ore., and a barred owl in East Burke, Vt. Barred owls are native to ...

Three species of owls call Austin home – the Great Horned Owl, Barred Owl and Eastern-Screech Owl. Travis Audubon shares more in its November bird forecast.

This combination of 2003 and 2006 photos shows a northern spotted owl, left, in the Deschutes National Forest near Camp Sherman, Ore., and a barred owl in East Burke, Vt. Barred owls are native to ...