Western Barn Owl Facts
Tyto alba
The western barn owl (Tyto alba) is a species of barn owl native to Europe, southwestern Asia, and Africa.
- Diet
- Barn owls are not particularly territorial but have a home range inside which they forage.
- Lifespan
- Up to 34 years (maximum recorded longevity)
Western Barn Owl Facts at a Glance
The western barn owl (Tyto alba) is a species of barn owl native to Europe, southwestern Asia, and Africa.
It belongs to the family Tytonidae in the order Strigiformes. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
What Do Western Barn Owls Eat?
Western Barn Owls have a carnivore diet that includes Barn owls are not particularly territorial but have a home range inside which they forage.. The food available in their environment shapes how they find, hunt, forage for, or receive meals.
Western Barn Owl Conservation Status
Western Barn Owl is listed here as Least Concern. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
Quick facts
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- Up to 34 years (maximum recorded longevity)
- Weight
- 403.32 g
Fun facts
- Barn owls are not particularly territorial but have a home range inside which they forage.
- Roosting sites include holes in trees, fissures in cliffs, disused buildings, chimneys and haysheds and are often small in comparison to nesting sites.
- This practice may depend on whether the owl is mobbed by other birds if it emerges in daylight.
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