@article{MAKHILLRJBS20072410409, title = {An Assessment of Barred Owl (Strix varia) Habitat Suitability in Ocean Township, New Jersey, USA}, journal = {Research Journal of Biological Sciences}, volume = {2}, number = {4}, pages = {413-418}, year = {2007}, issn = {1815-8846}, doi = {rjbsci.2007.413.418}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1815-8846&doi=rjbsci.2007.413.418}, author = {Clay E. Corbin}, keywords = {Barred owl,habitat suitability,playback calls,New Jersey}, abstract = {Barred owls are distributed widely in Eastern North America and utilize various habitats. Owls were reported in a local habitat area in Ocean Township, NJ. However, several factors, at least superficially, seemed to point to the patch’s unsuitability for the species. Hence, I performed a habitat suitability assessment on the area using various transect and detection methods. No owls were directly detected by sight or sound. However, the habitat was suitable for 2 of 3 main habitat suitability requirements. Any owls are utilizing the patch for foraging and/or nesting would be considered tolerant of high levels of human activity.} }