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Strix varia

Strix varia

9.9
A large owl from eastern North America with brown streaks on its breast and belly, called the barred owl
  • noun
  • /strɪks ˈvɛəriə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Strix varia is often heard hooting in the woods at night.

Examples

  • A distinctive feature of Strix varia is its absence of ear tufts and dark eyes.

  • The Strix varia, with its streaked brown plumage, blends well into the bark of trees.

  • Researchers tracked the migration patterns of Strix varia to study habitat changes.

  • The Strix varia is known for its distinctive hooting call.

  • Many people enjoy watching the Strix varia in its natural habitat.

  • In the quiet of the forest, the Strix varia can be heard hooting softly at dusk.

  • Wildlife enthusiasts often spot the Strix varia perched on branches during their evening walks.

Synonyms

barred owl
vsStrix varia
  • US
1 7.8

A large owl from eastern North America with brown stripes on its chest

is the scientific name used for that same bird

Surface Forms

Strix varia singular
Strix varias plural

Morphology

Strix + varia

This is a Latin binomial (scientific) name rather than a normal English phrase; the species meaning 'barred owl' is not derivable from the constituents for a B1 learner because 'varia' is non‑English/unknown and taxonomic names are essentially arbitrary labels. Scientific names function as proper nouns across languages and do not follow predictable English compositional patterns, so learners cannot infer the common‑name meaning from the parts.

Etymology

Strix varia comes from Latin words: Strix means 'owl' and varia means 'varied' or 'different', referring to the bird's mix of dark bars and streaks on its feathers. So the name points to the large striped 'barred owl'.