Tyto alba
Length: 10-15 in Wingspan: 40-50 in Weight: 1-2 lbs
Identification:
White front and face with orange/tan back. Dark eyes. Heart-shaped facial disk.
Distribution:
Range map by IUCN
Cool Facts:
Barn Owls are cavity nesters that readily make their homes in human structures such as lofts or nest boxes. You’ll hear no cute hooting from these birds, which call instead using a startlingly harsh scream.
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References:
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