The barn owl is a medium-sized nocturnal bird of prey recognized globally by its distinctive white, heart-shaped face, pale golden-buff plumage, and silent flight. It belongs to the family Tytonidae, not the typical true owls.
Barn Owl
Barn Owl
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Barn Owl with Unusual Pose
A female Barn Owl captured in an unusual pose at Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville, North Carolina
Barn Owl Female with Unusual Pose
Barn Owl
With its ghostly appearance, rasping shrieks, and habit of roosting in such places as church belfries, the Barn Owl has attracted much superstition. However, it is really a good omen for farmers who find it in their barns, for it preys chiefly on mice and rats.
A female version on display at Carolina Raptor Center, Huntersville, North Carolina.
Barn Owl Female
Barn Owl Female Close Up