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The members of family ''tytonidae'' can be located in any continent except for Antarctica. This vast range of habitation makes barn owls the most widespread family of owls. These birds are capable of living in many different environments, from rural areas to cities. The tytonids are frequently located in the terrestrial [[biomes]] of [[savannah]], [[grassland]], [[forest]], and [[scrub forest]]. The oriental bay owl (p. badius) often lives in the [[woodlands]] and [[swamps]] of Southern Asia.<ref name= Owls.org/> Commonly, barn owls will nest in elevated areas such as [[trees]], posts, barns, etc.<ref name= http://animaldiversity.edu>Bachynski, Kathleen and Harris, Marie S. [http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/accounts/Tyto_alba/ Tyto alba barn owl] ''Animal Diversity Web''. Web. Accessed April 5, 2014.</ref> Some species can live in the high elevations of mountains such as the Andes Mountains.<ref name=www.allaboutbirds.org> [http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/barn_owl/lifehistory Barn Owl] ''www.allaboutbirds.org''. Web. Accessed April 5, 2014. Author Unknown.</ref>

Like all other [[birds of prey]], the members of family tytonidae are [[carnivorous]]. They often prey upon small [[rodents]], such as mice, as their primary source of food. In certain situations, the members of family tytonidae will result to feeding on other birds, reptiles, frogs, and even insects. Typically, the equivalent of a fairly large rat is consumed daily by an average tyto alba.<ref name=Sky-hunters.org/> As a large bird of prey, the barn owls are hunted by very few other animals. Occasionally, the chicks may be taken by a predator such as a raccoon.<ref name=Sky-hunters.org/> On a rare occasion, an adult [[tyto alba]] may be killed by [[great-horned owl]].<ref name= http://animaldiversity.edu/>