Barn Owl

BARN OWL OwIWorlds.com Scientific name: Tyto alba. Also known as: Common barn owl. Quick Facts Total Length: 9.8-19.7 in. (25-50 cm.) Distribution: All continents except Antarctica and Weight: Islands of Scotland. 6.6-28.2 oz. (187-800 gr.) Life Expectancy: Over 20 years in captivity. Habitat: Grasslands, Savannas, Marshes, Farmland. Age of sexual maturity: 1 year. Incubation: 29-34 days. NSERVATION STAT LEAST CONCERN (L.C) It is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world. Diet: CONSERVATION STATUS Rodents. Birds. Insects. Predators: Snakes. Golden Eagle. Peregrine Falcon. Eagle-Owl. It differs from other owls by a sort of heart- shaped dise in the face. Threats: Climate Change. Pesticide use. Loss of habitat. BioExpedition.com Copyright ® 2014