American Barn Owl

The American barn owl is native to North and South America, and has been introduced to Hawaii. The ashy-faced owl (T. glaucops) was for some time included in T. alba, and by some authors its. Ghostly pale and normally strictly nocturnal, American Barn Owls are silent predators of the night world. Lanky, with a whitish face, chest, and belly, and buffy upperparts, this owl roosts in hidden, quiet. Discovered in its daytime retreat, the American Barn Owl bobs its head and weaves back and forth, peering at the intruder. At night, it is often heard calling as it flies high over farmland or marshes. One. Medium-sized owl with a heart-shaped facial disc and deep dark eyes; the only Tyto owl present across most of its range; on Hispaniola compare to Ashy-faced Owl. The American barn owl is a nocturnal raptor with exceptional low-light vision and acute hearing, adapted for hunting small mammals. Its distinctive heart-shaped facial disc and silent flight set it apart from.

American Barn Owls are found throughout North and South America in diverse habitats ranging from grasslands and agricultural fields to urban areas. They prefer open areas where they can hunt, and.