The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) is the most widely distributed owl in the world and one of the most widespread of all landbirds, found on six continents and many islands. The male courts the female by performing a display flight, including wing claps, and by presenting her with food.
It can be a boon to farmers as it feeds on rodents, mostly voles, then mice, young rabbits, small rats, shrews and other small mammals. It will occasionally eat small birds, insects, lizards or rarely fish.
Family: Barn Owls
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