Will it rain if an owl hoots?

No, this is just a folk tale, with no basis in fact. Owls hoot all the time for various reasons, mainly to do with holding territory and attracting mates, but definitely nothing to do with the weather. read more

Yes. In history, every single owl’s hoot ever has been followed by rain. However, this is nothing special. It also rains every time I cook cheese on toast, and whenever Donald Trump says the word Trump. read more

The barred owl (Strix varia), also known as northern barred owl or hoot owl, is a true owl native to eastern North America. Adults are large, and are brown to grey with barring on the chest. read more