横斑林鸮（学名：Strix varia）是一种大型猫头鹰。

横斑林鸮长44-46厘米，翼展101-115厘米。它们的面部淡色，眼睛周围有深色的环。喙呈黄色，眼睛褐色。它们是美国东部唯一的猫头鹰拥有褐色的眼睛，其他的都是黄色眼睛。头部很圆，没有耳羽。上身呈灰褐色，下身较为浅色及有斑纹。胸部有白色横斑。脚上长有羽毛。

The barred owl (Strix varia) is a large typical owl native to North America. Best known as the hoot owl for its distinctive call, it goes by many other names, including eight hooter, rain owl, wood owl, and striped owl.