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 two species which occur in Madagascar.
| Common Name | Scientific Name | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Red Owl* | Tyto soumagnei | |
| Barn Owl | Tyto alba |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Madagascar
Famous quotes containing the words barn and/or owls:
“A barn shall harbour heaven,
A stall become a shrine.”
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