In 2024, ornithologists split the widespread Barn Owl, found on every continent except Antarctica, into three species: American Barn Owl, Eastern Barn Owl, and Western Barn Owl.

The barn owls, owls in the genus Tyto, are the most widely distributed genus of owls in the world. They are medium-sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces.

Discovered in its daytime retreat, the American Barn Owl bobs its head and weaves back and forth, peering at the intruder. At night, it is often heard calling as it flies high over farmland or marshes. One …

Medium-sized owl with a heart-shaped facial disc and deep dark eyes; the only Tyto owl present across most of its range; on Hispaniola compare to Ashy-faced Owl.

Perhaps the most beloved owl, the Barn Owl is also considered the most widespread bird on Earth. Known also for their pale-cream coloring, heart-shaped face, and unusual vocalizations, this owl is a …

Dec 5, 2025 · Barn owl, any of several species of nocturnal birds of prey of the genus Tyto (family Tytonidae). Barn owls are sometimes called monkey-faced owls because of their heart-shaped facial …

The American barn owl is a highly nocturnal bird with a heart-shaped face. This owl loves to eat mice. Most nests are in grain elevators, old barns, and similar places.

The Barn Owl, with its heart-shaped face and ghostly white feathers, silently hunts across fields and farmlands. They are one of the most widely distributed birds of prey in the world.

Barn Owl Live Cam: A Rare Glimpse Into the Nightlife of Nature’s Silent Hunter Welcome to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s Barn Owl Live Cam, where you can experience one of the …

The American barn owl (Tyto furcata) is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the western barn owl group, the eastern barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl, …