A barred owl at SW Ash and Naito Parkway, downtown Portland, Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2023. Often confused with the spotted owl, the barred owl moved to Oregon at least 50 years ago and has become a permanent resident. The bird, originally native to the eastern U.S., is resilient, considered invasive and has damaged spotted owl populations along the West Coast. Click our bio to learn more about the 14 owls, from pygmy to great horned owls, that visit and live in Oregon. Photos by mark_w_graves #oregonowls #barredowl #oregonowls