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Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Description:

The Barn Owl is a pale, long-winged, long-legged owl with a short squarish tail. Generally a medium-sized owl, there is considerable size variation across the subspecies. The Barn Owl measures about 25–50 cm (9.8–20 in) in overall length, with a wingspan of some 75–110 cm (30–43 in). Adult body mass is also variable, ranging from 187 to 800 g (6.6 to 28 oz), with the owls closer to the tropics being generally smaller.

Habitat:

Found at Oklahoma City Zoo, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

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2 Comments

KimLomman
KimLomman 11 years ago

I love owls.

JenniferRoge
JenniferRoge 11 years ago

That is sooooooo pretty!!!!!

KimLomman
Spotted by
KimLomman

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA

Spotted on Nov 8, 2012
Submitted on May 1, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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