Barry (owl)

Barry (died August 6, 2021) was a female barred owl that lived in Central Park in New York City for about ten months.

Following her death, the Wild Bird Fund estimated that she was approximately a year old from looking at the colors of her plumage.

Unlike behavior considered normal for an owl, Barry seemed unbothered by the presence of humans, often perching near paths where her admirers stood.

In April 2021, Barry set the record for the longest stay in Central Park for a barred owl, ultimately choosing it as her home instead of migrating.

Barry's activities when not sleeping included hunting small animals throughout the park and splashing in water on hot days.