Barn Owls

Barn owls have a large wingspan. Their disc-shaped faces help them to locate prey.

Feeding

Barn owls eat small rodents, like rats and mice. They hunt using their amazing hearing and eyesight, flying close to the ground then diving when they spot prey. 

Breeding

These owls breed mostly in April. Barn owls can nest in caves and attics. The mother owl lays about seven eggs, and the father takes prey to the mother while she sits on the eggs and looks after her chicks. 

Looks

Barn owls have heart-shaped faces. They are gold-brown and white, with long legs and a short tail. They have black and white speckles on their shoulders and wings, with a hooked beak. They scream instead of hoots, and they have large black eyes.

Habitat

Barn owls live in South America, North America, Africa, Europe, Southeast Asia, India and also Australia. They like forests, fields and farms.

Nocturnalism

Barn owls are nocturnal.

Lifespan

Barn owls can live up to 5 or 27 years.

Here's an awesome video of the majestic Barn Owl!