Jeffrey A. Friedhoffer wrote: > > > Has anyone else heard barred owls hissing? > > Dear Jeff, I have heard young Barred Owls hissing frequently. I have also observed this in Great Horned Owl young. The Barred young I have seen appear exactly like the adults when they have their full plumage in. I have seen completely light colored downy ckicks also though. Bonnie Ott Howard County