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The purpose of this booklet is to make accessible some of the findings from this research, to increase our understanding of Barn Owls in Ireland and their importance in the countryside, and to provide information on how to help their conservation.
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. It is 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.
An adult Barn Owl is about 33 cm. high with a wing-span of approximately 85 cm. Barn Owls have superb sight and hearing which enables them to catch their prey in the dark. When hunting they drop silently down on to their prey and grab it with their talons, killing it instantly.
owl to turn its head over 180 degrees each way. Long toes, sharp talons and powerful feet for catching prey. Light body, big wings, and soft feathers all help the owl fly very quietly. Good eyesight. Long legs—useful for reaching into long grass when hunting. Wings are broad and span 850mm. Most females have spotted chests and males are ...
insight into the barn owl’s fascinating lifestyle and behaviours. The barn owl Tyto alba belongs to the worldwide genus of Tyto, which presently comprises some 12 species of barn owl and 13 other closely related species. How this family of birds has managed to spread itself around the world
18 Φεβ 2020 · The barn owl is a distinctive pale brown and white bird that can often be seen hunting over farmland either at dawn or at dusk. Its ghostly, silent flight and evil-sounding shriek have given the species a number of alternative names, including ‘death owl’, ‘demon owl’, ‘ghost owl’ and ‘screech owl’.
Barn-Owl-information-and-conservation-advice-booklet-_For-Web - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. Information on the Barn owl.
