“You apologize to that ball of drama and talons right now,” wrote one person ... it would definitely look like a Barred owl. Common across the United States, Barred owls are typically ...

Three of the most common include the Great Horned Owl, the Barred Owl and the Eastern Screech ... also known as raptors, have sharp talons, hooked beaks and powerful eyesight.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service spokesperson did not immediately respond to questions about the cost estimate and the owl removal program. The agency's plan called for more than 2,400 barred owls ...