Western Barn Owl

Tyto alba · Bay Owls and Barn Owls

The Western Barn Owl is a nocturnal hunter, often seen at dusk with its distinctive heart-shaped face. It has an eerie, hissing screech rather than a hoot, and its silent flight makes it an effective predator of small mammals. Its plumage is a beautiful mix of golden-buff and white, with delicate grey mottling on the wings.