List of Arizona-SW Birds (Yuma County, Arizona) - Barn Owls

Barn Owls

Order: Strigiformes Family: Tytonidae /See Barn owls(Tytonidae)
Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species world wide, and 1 North American species.

  • ( * SW) Barn Owl, Tyto alba

  • Greater
    Roadrunner

  • Barn Owl

  • Burrowing Owl

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