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Tyto alba
Habitat: They live in open woodland, heaths, moors, and other densely forested areas.
Diet: Barn owls eat mice, gophers, voles, and other rodents. They will eat birds more often when rodents are scarce
Reproduction: Barn owls are most commonly monogamous, although several reports of polygamy exist. Pairs typically remain together as long as both individuals live. These birds breed once per year. The season, however, is dependent mostly on food supply.
Physical Description: Barn owls are medium sized owls with large rounded heads without ear tufts. These owls have rounded wings that are covered in white or light brown feathers. The backs of these birds are light brown with various black and white spots. The underside is a grayish white.
Behavior: The barn owl can sneak up on prey by flying silently. The air passes through serrated feathers and reduces sound made by their wings in flight. Disc feathers around their eyes serve as sound collectors and contribute to their superior hearing.
Conservation Status: Common
Fun Facts:
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They have developed highly sensitive low-light vision. |
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When hunting in complete darkness, the owl relies on its acute hearing. |
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Barn owls are the most efficient birds at locating prey by sound. |
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