List of Birds of New Caledonia - Barn Owls

Barn Owls

Order: Strigiformes. Family: 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 worldwide and 2 species which occur in New Caledonia.

  • Australasian Grass-Owl Tyto longimembris
  • Barn Owl Tyto alba

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