common barn-owl
One of the most common birds on the planet, inhabiting every continent except Antarctica.
310g to 573g
33cm to 38cm
20 years in captivity
Important data
MAIN FEATURES
It has two prominent circles on its face, in a heart-like shape that helps it hear. This is a unique structure, which separates it from the other owls in a special family.
TOP THREATS
It is not an endangered species and adapts very well in natural and urban environments.
DIET
They are big rat hunters. They also catch bats, small marsupials, amphibians, reptiles and birds.REPRODUCTION
The female lays four to seven eggs and the incubation lasts about 32 days. Although in 50 days the chicks are able to fly, they do not leave their parents until the three months old.BEHAVIOR
Can locate their prey in almost total darkness, mainly with keen hearing.
TRIVIA
The common barn-owl is well known for building nests in church towers. So, it is also called a tower owl, church owl, and bell owl.
Geographical distribution
EXISTING
Conservation status
LC
LC
