Thinking past owl vs owl: The barred owl invasion threatens ecological communities in the western United States
Daniela Arenas-Viveros, Emma Fehlker Campbell, Amy L. Munes, Hollis Howe, Hermary M. Gonzales, J. Mark Higley, Daniel F. Hofstadter, Brendan K. Hobart, Greta M. Wengert, Angela Rex, Brian P. Dotters, Kevin N. Roberts, Christina P. Varian, M. Zachariah Peery, Emily D. Fountain
The paper assesses the invasiveness of barred owls in the western U.S. by analyzing their diet and finds they threaten native species and amphibian communities, supporting lethal management.
bioRxiv · Oct 31, 2025 · PreprintEcology