Barn owl - Wikipedia
The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds, living almost everywhere except for polar and desert regions, Asia north of the Himalayas, some Indonesian islands and some Pacific Islands.
American Barn Owl Identification - All About Birds
They have a mix of buff and gray on the head, back, and upperwings, and are white on the face, body, and underwings. When seen at night they can appear all white. American Barn Owls nest and roost in cavities, abandoned barns and other buildings, and dense trees.
American Barn Owl - All About Birds
Ghostly pale and normally strictly nocturnal, American Barn Owls are silent predators of the night world. Lanky, with a whitish face, chest, and belly, and buffy upperparts, this owl roosts in hidden, quiet places during the day. By night, they hunt on buoyant wingbeats in …
Eerie Apparition: Barn Owl - American Bird Conservancy
At a Glance. Scientific Name: Tyto alba. Population: 140,000, North America; 2 to 9 million, worldwide. Trend: Stable. Habitat: Uses a wide variety of open and semi-open habitats. Barn Owl range in the Americas. Map by NatureServe. The Barn Owl's species name, Tyto alba, literally means "white owl."
Barn Owl | Audubon Field Guide
Discovered in its daytime retreat, the Barn Owl bobs its head and weaves back and forth, peering at the intruder. At night it is often heard calling as it flies high over farmland or marshes. One of the most widespread of all landbirds, found on six continents and many islands.
Barn Owl Facts, Pictures & Information; Meet A Silent ...
Feb 18, 2020 · The barn owl is a distinctive pale brown and white bird that can often be seen hunting over farmland either at dawn or at dusk. Its ghostly, silent flight and evil-sounding shriek have given the species a number of alternative names, including ‘death owl’, ‘demon owl’, ‘ghost owl’ and ‘screech owl’.
Barn owl, facts and photos - National Geographic
With its banshee call, dark eyes, and bright white face, a barn owl could pass for a winged ghost, moving silently against the night sky. In fact, many cultures associate the barn owl...
American Barn Owl Photo Gallery - All About Birds
Dec 11, 2014 · Ghostly pale and normally strictly nocturnal, American Barn Owls are silent predators of the night world. Lanky, with a whitish face, chest, and belly, and buffy upperparts, this owl roosts in hidden, quiet places during the day. By night, they hunt on buoyant wingbeats in open fields and meadows.
American Barn Owl - eBird
Explore American Barn Owl. Exotic species. Medium-sized owl with a heart-shaped facial disc and deep dark eyes; the only Tyto owl present across most of its range; on Hispaniola compare to Ashy-faced Owl. Varies across a wide range, but always note white-and-black speckling on the upperparts, beautiful gray-and-tawny wings, and large round head.
American Barn Owl (White-winged) - eBird
Learn about American Barn Owl (White-winged): explore photos, sounds, and observations collected by birders around the world.