Owls | British Owls | Barn Owl
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
The high-pitched screech of a barn owl is unmistakable.
Winter is probably the best time to see them on the wing as this is when they spend most of their time hunting in order to survive cold weather. Dusk is the best time to look out for them; however, these owls do hunt during the day too.
| COMMON NAME | Barn Owl |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | Tyto alba |
| STATUS | Least Concern |
| DISTRIBUTION | All continents except Antarctica |
| HABITAT | Heaths, moors, grassland & open woodland |
| NATURAL DIET | Voles, rodents, birds, bats, and frogs |
| HEIGHT | 330mm – 390mm |