Barn Owls
Order: Strigiformes. Family: Tytonidae
Barn owls are medium-sized to large owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are about 16 species worldwide with 1 in Britain .
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Barn Owl | Tyto alba | A resident breeding species |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Great Britain
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