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 of which two occur in Thailand.
Common name | Binomial | Status |
---|---|---|
Barn Owl | Tyto alba | |
Oriental Bay Owl | Phodilus badius |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand
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