Barn Owls

Tyto alba

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. They have long, strong legs with powerful talons.

American barn owl
Barn owl at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Brian Ferguson
Barn owl at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge in Utah. Photo shared on Wikipedia by Brian Ferguson
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Community Sightings

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Western Barn Owl observed by templebalsall
Aug 13, 2026
England, GB
byAdrian Smith
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Barbagianni observed by gm_si
Aug 13, 2026
Strada Comunale Antica della Malena, Castelnuovo Berardenga, Toscana, IT
byGM_SI
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Schleiereule observed by ranunculus_therepens
Aug 13, 2026
Sankt Augustin Hangelar West, 53757 Sankt Augustin, Deutschland
byranunculus_therepens
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Western Barn Owl observed by purplesusieq
Aug 12, 2026
Marsh Green, High Peak, England, GB
bySue Murdoch
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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