Rusty-barred Owl (Strix hylophila)

Rusty-barred Owl, a reference photo — Photo: Nortondefeis · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The rusty-barred owl (Strix hylophila) is a medium-sized "typical owl" in subfamily Striginae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil (where it is known as the Brazilian owl), and Paraguay.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rusty-barred Owl being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Strix albitarsis
Strix woodfordii
Strix rufipes
Strix chacoensis
Strix nivicolum

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Strigidae
Genus: Strix
Species: Strix hylophila

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