Barn Owl is a bird that inhabits open plains and low-lying woodland. It has a feathers skin type. This type of birds have 75cm - 110cm (30in - 43in) wing span. The preferred food type is carnivore. These birds usually live 5 - 10 years. The top speed it is able to reach is 80km/h (50mph). The average weight of the barn owl is 300g - 550g (10oz - 19.4oz).
Facts about barn owls
Name | Barn Owl |
Class | Aves |
Type | Bird |
Scientific Name | Tyto alba |
Colour | Black, white, grey, orange, brown |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Life Span | 5 - 10 years |
Distinctive Features | White heart-shaped face and large, dark eyes |
Predators | Fox, raccoon, wild dogs |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Skin Type | Feathers |
Weight | 300g - 550g (10oz - 19.4oz) |
Main Prey | Small mammals, fish, birds |
Order | Strigiformes |
Top Speed | 80km/h (50mph) |
Size (H) | 25cm - 45cm (9.8in - 18in) |
Average Clutch Size | 4 |
Phylum | Chordata |
Habitat | Open plains and low-lying woodland |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Diet | Carnivore |
Wing Span | 75cm - 110cm (30in - 43in) |
Genus | Tyto |
Family | Tytonidae |