Barn Owl

The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl, and one of the most widespread of all birds. It is also referred to as the common barn owl, to distinguish it from other species in its family, Tytonidae, which forms one of the two main lineages of living owls, the other being the typical owls (Strigidae). The barn owl is found almost everywhere in the world except polar and desert regions, Asia north of the Himalayas, most of Indonesia and some Pacific islands.

Field edges, the edges of watercourses and grass strips alongside woods provide ideal hunting habitat.

Most prey is terrestrial but bats and birds are also taken, as well as lizards, amphibians and insects.

The clutch size averages about five eggs (range two to nine).