The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl and one of the most widespread of all birds. source
The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl and one of the most widespread of all birds.
The barn owl is referred to as the common barn owl, to distinguish it from other species in its family. source
The barn owl is referred to as the common barn owl, to distinguish it from other species in its family.
The barn owl is nocturnal over most of its range, but in Britain and some Pacific islands, it also hunts by day. source
The barn owl is nocturnal over most of its range, but in Britain and some Pacific islands, it also hunts by day.
Barn owls specialise in hunting animals on the ground and nearly all of their food consists of small mammals which they locate by sound. source
Barn owls specialise in hunting animals on the ground and nearly all of their food consists of small mammals which they locate by sound.
The barn owl mate for life unless one of the pair gets killed, when a new pair bond may be formed. source
The barn owl mate for life unless one of the pair gets killed, when a new pair bond may be formed.
The barn owl Breeding takes place at varying times of year according to locality, with a clutch. source
The barn owl Breeding takes place at varying times of year according to locality, with a clutch.
Averaging about four eggs of barn owl, being laid in a nest in a hollow tree, old building or fissure in a cliff. source
Averaging about four eggs of barn owl, being laid in a nest in a hollow tree, old building or fissure in a cliff.
The female barn owl does all the incubation, and she and the young chicks are reliant on the male for food. source
The female barn owl does all the incubation, and she and the young chicks are reliant on the male for food.
The barn owl populations can expand rapidly, and globally the bird is considered to be of least conservation concern. source
The barn owl populations can expand rapidly, and globally the bird is considered to be of least conservation concern.
The barn owl is a medium-sized, pale-coloured owl with long wings and a short, squarish tail. source
The barn owl is a medium-sized, pale-coloured owl with long wings and a short, squarish tail.
Barn owls have a typical wingspan of some 80 to 95 cm (31 to 37 in), with a full range of 68 to 105 cm (27 to 41 in). source
Barn owls have a typical wingspan of some 80 to 95 cm (31 to 37 in), with a full range of 68 to 105 cm (27 to 41 in).
The barn owl is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica. source
The barn owl is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
Like most owls, the barn owl is nocturnal, relying on its acute sense of hearing when hunting in complete darkness. source
Like most owls, the barn owl is nocturnal, relying on its acute sense of hearing when hunting in complete darkness.
The barn owl is a bird of open country such as farmland or grassland with some interspersed woodland. source
The barn owl is a bird of open country such as farmland or grassland with some interspersed woodland.
The barn owl usually at altitudes below 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) but occasionally as high as 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in the tropics. source
The barn owl usually at altitudes below 2,000 metres (6,600 ft) but occasionally as high as 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in the tropics.
Barn owls living in tropical regions can breed at any time of year, but some seasonality in nesting is still evident. source
Barn owls living in tropical regions can breed at any time of year, but some seasonality in nesting is still evident.
Females Barn owls are ready to breed at ten to eleven months of age although males sometimes wait till the following year. source
Females Barn owls are ready to breed at ten to eleven months of age although males sometimes wait till the following year.
Predators of the barn owl include large American opossums (Didelphis), the common raccoon, and similar carnivorous mammals. source
Predators of the barn owl include large American opossums (Didelphis), the common raccoon, and similar carnivorous mammals.
Barn owls are relatively common throughout most of their range and not considered globally threatened. source
Barn owls are relatively common throughout most of their range and not considered globally threatened.
In the United Kingdom, the "Barn Owl Nest Box Scheme" is promoted by the World Owl Trust and has many participants in local areas such as Somerset. source
In the United Kingdom, the "Barn Owl Nest Box Scheme" is promoted by the World Owl Trust and has many participants in local areas such as Somerset.
A typical lifespan for a wild adult Barn Owl is 4 years although the British longevity record is 15 years. source
A typical lifespan for a wild adult Barn Owl is 4 years although the British longevity record is 15 years.
