Overview
Barn owls hunt mainly at night and locate small mammals using highly sensitive hearing. Their soft flight feathers reduce noise during approach.
Physical characteristics
Length32–40 cm
Weight0.4–0.7 kg
Typical lifespan15 years
DietCarnivore
Habitat & distribution
Habitats
GrasslandOpen WoodlandFarmlandUrban
Range
AfricaAsiaAustraliaNorth AmericaSouth AmericaEurope
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