Re: Hissing barred owls

Bonnie Ott (bott@erols.com)
Sat, 11 Jul 1998 13:17:43 -0400


Jeffrey A. Friedhoffer wrote:
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> Has anyone else heard barred owls hissing?
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	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