Woodlands, wooded river bottoms, wooded swamps. Favors mostly dense and thick woods with only scattered clearings, especially in low-lying and swampy areas. Most common in deciduous or mixed woods in southeast, but in north and northwest may be found in mature coniferous trees.

What states does the barred owl live?

Barred owls are found throughout southwestern Canada, Washington, Oregon and northern California. Their range extends throughout the eastern United States including Florida and Texas. Barred owls have a Nearctic distribution.

Where do Barred owls like to live?

Where do Barred Owls live? Barred Owls live year-round in mixed forests of large trees, often near water. They tend to occur in large, unfragmented blocks of mature forest, possibly because old woodlands support a higher diversity of prey and are more likely to have large cavities suitable for nesting.