Barn Owl
The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is 14 to 20 inches in length. It has no ear tufts, dark eyes, and a heart-shaped face. The upperparts are golden tawny, and it has barring on the wings. The underparts are white to cinnamon with spots and no streaks.
The Barn Owl is nocturnal and feeds primarily on small rodents, but it will occasionally take small birds. It may nest during any month of the year, and it is believed that Barn Owls mate for life. Its song is a harsh, screaming sound.
This owl is considered rare to uncommon, and is declining in the eastern portion of its range. It is found in woodlands, open woodlands, grasslands, and grasslands with scattered trees.
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The Barn Owl is nocturnal and feeds primarily on small rodents, but it will occasionally take small birds. It may nest during any month of the year, and it is believed that Barn Owls mate for life. Its song is a harsh, screaming sound.
This owl is considered rare to uncommon, and is declining in the eastern portion of its range. It is found in woodlands, open woodlands, grasslands, and grasslands with scattered trees.
Click here for a range map, vocalizations, and additional information.