Barred owls are a quite vocal species. They make numerous different types of sounds, with the most common being a hoot that sounds as if they are saying “who cooks for you!” Our barred owl Barry gets especially vocal during the spring time, which is this species’ breeding season. Take a listen to him here - he has a LOT to say! #aefeagles #americaneaglefoundation #dollywood #owls #wildlife #barredowl #owlsofinstagram #spring | American Eagle Foundation

How to Speak Barred Owl 🦉Did you know you might already know how to speak barred owl? Their iconic call sounds like, “Who cooks for you? Who cooks for you all!” 🗣️ This famous hoot is how they attract mates and defend their territory.When barred owls get excited—or feel threatened—they switch it up with loud caws and even a quick beak clip to show they’re on edge. And fun fact: they’re called “barred” because of the beautiful bar patterns in their feathers.What are the barred owls saying near