Large bodies of open water including coasts, rivers, and lakes with abundant fish and old-growth trees for nesting.
Barn Owl
Open farmland, grasslands, and marshes. Nests in barns, church steeples, tree cavities, and purpose-built nest boxes.
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Song & Call Comparison
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Song & Call Comparison
ハクトウワシ
さえずり
High-pitched, chattering whistle: a rapid 'kleek-kik-ik-ik-ik'. Surprisingly weak and thin for such a large raptor. Also gives a lower 'kwit-kwit' call near the nest.
Barn Owl
さえずり
An eerie, drawn-out rasping shriek 'shreeeeee' — not a hoot. Also gives hissing, snoring, and bill-snapping when disturbed. Chicks call with a persistent rasping hunger call.
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Geographic Range & Migration
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Geographic Range & Migration
ハクトウワシ
North America from Alaska and Canada through the contiguous United States to northern Mexico.
Barn Owl
The most widespread owl and one of the most widespread land birds, found on every continent except Antarctica.
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Conservation Status Comparison
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保全状況
Least Concern
ハクトウワシ
Least Concern
Barn Owl
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Identification Tips — How to Tell Them Apart
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How to Tell Them Apart
ハクトウワシ
羽毛
Adults have a dark brown body with a striking white head and tail. Juveniles are mottled brown and white, reaching full adult plumage at age five.
くちばし
Large, hooked, bright yellow bill
Barn Owl
羽毛
Pale golden-buff upperparts with delicate grey mottling. Pure white heart-shaped face and white to pale buff underparts. Ghostly white appearance in flight.
くちばし
Pale pinkish hooked bill nearly concealed by the facial disc
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About Each Bird (Descriptions)
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More Birds in Family
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