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New York City's beloved 'Barry the owl' died early Friday when he was struck and killed by a Central Park maintenance vehicle while searching for food.
The Central Park Conservancy group confirmed the death of a barred owl in a Tweet, saying he had been flying low to the ground, probably hunting, when he made contact with one of their vehicles.
'The barred owl's presence in Central Park brought so much joy, reminding all of us that the Park is a vital greenspace for all New Yorkers, including the wildlife that call it home,' the conservancy said.
Barry the owl was photogenic bird who appeared to pose for photos of his fans in Central Park. Pictured above is one of the last photos of him before the park announced the death of a beloved barred owl
Central Park's official Twitter account broke the news that a 'beloved barred owl' had died
Barry's Twitter fan account later confirmed that he was the owl that had been killed