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American barn owl: Ghostly bird of prey

Look for flashes of white on dark roads, and you might spot an American barn owl. Learn about a barn owl call, nest, wings ...
The Vindicator

Fascinating abilities of barn owls

One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Cute Barn Owl Faces Belie Their Eerie Sounds

The cute endearing barn owl orphans that wildlife rehabilitator Pearl Beamer cared for and released in Pungo recently have one not so endearing quality. They are noisy little rascals and they made ...
Nature

Barn owls: why give a hoot?

The barn owl is known for its striking appearance: two almond-shaped black eyes with distinctive brown streaks in the inner corners are surrounded by a snowy white, heart-shaped face. The white ...
Labroots

Barn Owls Fly Without Making a Sound

When most birds take flight, their wingbeats cause a ruckus; this is typically a repetitive ‘swooshing’ noise generated by the rushing air that gets pushed by the gliding animal’s wings. Barn owls, on ...
abc27

What owls can I find in Pennsylvania, and what sounds do they make?

(WHTM) — The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) released a post showing owls you can find in Pennsylvania and included links to the sounds they make. According to a Facebook post from the PGC, owls ...
WLWT

Little by little, barn owls are making a comeback in Ohio

Little by little, barn owls are making a comeback in the state of Ohio.Reported sightings of barn owls are on the rise, according to officials with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, and more ...