Barn owl / Schleiereule (Tyto alba)
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Observations
🔍 No documented observationDescription
Classification: Genus Tyto (Tyto); Family Barn owls (Tytonidae)This bird appears across the great seas in the following continents: Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia.
General:
The barn owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed species of owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all species of birds, being found almost everywhere in the world except for the polar and desert regions, Asia north of the Himalayas, most of Indonesia, and some Pacific Islands. It is also known as the common barn owl, to distinguish it from the other species in its family, Tytonidae, which forms one of the two main lineages of living owls, the other being the typical owls (Strigidae).
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Vocalization:
Large repertoire of mainly hissing and screeching sounds. [Link]
Other Details
Physical details
Physical details: length=33-35 cm, wingspan=80-95 cm, weight=240-350 gHabitats: Agricultural