(Tyto alba)
The barn owl is rhe most commonly found species of owl. Like all other owls, these are nocturnal birds. They are medium-sized birds. The golden and whitish colour of these birds give them a ghostly image at night.
Binomial name: Tyto alba
Conservation status: Least Concern
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Strigiformes
Family: Tytonidae
Genus: Tyto
Species: alba
These owls can hunt efficiently even in complete darkness. Their primary tool is their keen hearimg ability through asymmetrically placed ears. Instead of hooting, these owls make a strange, high-pitched cry.
They prefer roaming in urban areas and cultivated lands, and build their nest on buildings or tree holes. Small mammals like mice,rats and squirrels are prey of barn owl.
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