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. One species is found in Tasmania.
- Australian Masked Owl, Tyto novaehollandiae
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Tasmania
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