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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Schleiereule observed by stefan76
Mar 2, 2026
Rotdornstraße, Holle, Niedersachsen, DE
byStefan Heitefuss
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Schleiereule observed by zwergnase
Mar 1, 2026
39 Arendsee (Altmark), Deutschland
byKlaus_Kleber
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Western Barn Owl observed by nikhilrr
Mar 1, 2026
Ivy Cottage, Whitton, Scunthorpe DN15 9LQ, UK
byNikhil R R
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Schleiereule observed by stefan76
Mar 1, 2026
Rotdornstraße, Holle, Niedersachsen, DE
byStefan Heitefuss
Research Grade
· 1 ID
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