Owl (Barn) - Overview

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Tytonidae

Species: Tyto alba

IUCN Status: Least Concern

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Tytonidae

Species: Tyto alba

Population trend: stable

Size: Up to 36cm (14").

Habitat: Heaths, woods, fields and hedgerows.

Distribution: The barn owl is one of the most common owls found worldwide but here in the UK their numbers are dropping fast.

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Threats to the Barn Owl

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