American Barn-Owl
Tyto furcata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="tyto-furcata"></birdfyi-bird>The American Barn-Owl (Tyto furcata) is a bird species in the family Tytonidae (barn owls), within the order Strigiformes (owls). Recorded measurements include a weight of 473.7 g.
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The American Barn-Owl is a medium-large owl weighing around 474 g, recognized by its heart-shaped white facial disc and golden-buff upperparts. It hunts small mammals by night using exceptional low-light vision and acute hearing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 473.68333333333334 g | 16.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CV,CR. Incubation: 29-34 days. Fledging: 64 days.
Clutch Size
1-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Family | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Species | Tyto furcata |
Distribution
American Barn-Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Tytonidae family