Genus Name: Tyto alba
Nicknames: Monkey-face Owl, Ghost Owl, Church Owl
Size: Females range between 34-40 cm long, 110cm wingspan and 570g. Males range between 32-38 cm long, 107 cm wingspan and 470g.
Appearance: Barn Owls are best known for their trademark white heart-shaped face shape, with a ring of brown around the perimeter. It’s light grey underside is spotted with light spots and dark brown lines. The wings and have beige markings and the lower legs have sparse feathering.
Habitat: This particular species of owls prefers woodland, heath and moor environments in warmer weather; as their ability to endure severe winter weather is feeble. They are distributed around the southern hemisphere; focused mostly in America, South America, Africa, India, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Diet: Barn Owls are able to hunt for small mammals as prey; as well as other birds, fish, reptiles and insects. They observe their meals on high ground, and then fly to snatch with their sharp talons or beaks. If they wanted to, Barn Owls can hunt relying on their sense of hearing alone.
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