Barred owl : A large American owl (Syrnium nebulosum); -- so called from the transverse bars of a dark brown color on the breast.

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Defination from the web:
Barred Owl consists mostly of mice of many species, but it also feeds on rabbits, chipmunks, foxes, Opossums ... John James Audubon illustrates the Barred Owl in Birds of America (published, London 1827-38) as Plate 46 where it is shown threatening a Grey Squirrel. ...