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

Recent observations from the iNaturalist community

Western Barn Owl observed by jreader1
Jun 1, 2026
Church Road, Chelmsford, England, GB
byJake reader
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Schleiereule observed by hsde66
Jun 1, 2026
Hessigheimer Felsengärten, Hessigheim, Baden-Württemberg, DE
byhsde66
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Western Barn Owl observed by accalias
May 30, 2026
Bakewell, England, GB
byaccalias
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
Western Barn Owl observed by njacko
May 30, 2026
Layer-de-la-Haye, Colchester, England, GB
byNathan Jackson
Research Grade
· 3 IDs
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