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Barn Owl

(Tyto alba)

Morphology:

  • Body length: 30-39 cm
  • Weight: 290-370 g
  • Wingspan: 80-98 cm

Morphology:

  • Body length: 30-39 cm
  • Weight: 290-370 g
  • Wingspan: 80-98 cm

Occurrence:

All continents except Antarctica.

Habitat:

Open, varied agricultural landscapes with villages, farms, and churches. They do not build nests, but lay eggs directly on the ground, in a secluded place in the attic or loft.

Food:

Small rodents, Small birds, Frogs

Reproduction:

  • Sexual maturity: 2 years
  • Breeding season: Spring-early autumn
  • Gestation period: 30-34 days
  • Number of offspring: 4-7 eggs (up to 15)

Species protection:

Protected species threatened with the elimination of favorable nesting places due to attic and tower renovations.

Interesting fact:

They eagerly store food for later. They can store fat to some extent for the winter, so they must have regular access to food during this time.