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Wyoming Researchers Tag First Barred Owl to Study Ecology

5/22/2025

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In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers in Wyoming have trapped and tagged a female barred owl, a first for the state. This pivotal project seeks to unravel the behaviors of barred owls and their effects on native raptors, especially the majestic great gray owls, as concerns about ecological balance and competition rise.

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In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers in Wyoming have trapped and tagged a female barred owl, a first for the state. This pivotal project seeks to unravel the behaviors of barred owls and their effects on native raptors, especially the majestic great gray owls, as concerns about ecological balance and competition rise.