American Barn-Owl
Tyto furcata
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Not Evaluated
Peso
473,68333333333334 g
Família
Tytonidae
Ordem
Strigiformes
Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 473,68333333333334 g | 16.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CV,CR. Incubation: 29-34 days. Fledging: 64 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Strigiformes (Owls) |
| Família | Tytonidae (Barn Owls) |
| Genus | Tyto |
| Espécies | Tyto furcata |
Distribution
American Barn-Owl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
How does the American Barn-Owl nest?
Nest type: CV,CR. Incubation: 29-34 days. Fledging: 64 days.
How big is the American Barn-Owl?
The American Barn-Owl has a weight of 473.68333333333334 g.
What order and family does the American Barn-Owl belong to?
The American Barn-Owl (Tyto furcata) belongs to the order Strigiformes and the family Tytonidae.
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