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
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Greater
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Barn Owl
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Burrowing Owl
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