A Barn Owl can live up to twenty-five years. The Barn Owl was first documented in Ohio in the late 1800s. Barn Owls hunt at night. The hearing of the Barn Owl is so sensitive that they can capture their prey in the dark. They are the most widespread of all land birds.
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Samantha Cruz
Phenotype: Wing span of 110 cm, white face and body, orange brown speckled wings.
Range: North American forests
Interesting Facts: Lifespan of 25 years; hunts at night with heightened sight and hearing.
Graphic by Bilexis Casado
A Barn Owl can live up to twenty-five years. The Barn Owl was first documented in Ohio in the late 1800s. Barn Owls hunt at night. The hearing of the Barn Owl is so sensitive that they can capture their prey in the dark. They are the most widespread of all land birds. read more