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'''Barn owls''' are any of the species of owls belonging to the taxonomic family Tytonidae. The family consists of eighteen separate species including the best known [[common barn owl]]. All have relatively similar physical appearances and feeding habits and can easily distinguished from other owls by their heart-shaped facial disc. All tytonids have similar dietary needs and often feed on small mammals, such as mice. | |||
== Body Design == | == Body Design == | ||
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== Ecology == | == Ecology == | ||
[[File:Tyto Alba Range Map.jpg|thumb|200px|left|This | [[File:Tyto Alba Range Map.jpg|thumb|200px|left|This map shows the vast range of the species ''[[tyto alba]]'' throughout the world.]] | ||
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> | 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> | ||
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== Video == | == Video == | ||
This video shows several barn owls ( | This video shows several barn owls (''Tyto alba'') and plays the noise of their screeches and interactions with each other. | ||
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== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
