List of Birds of The Comoros - Barn Owls

Barn Owls

Order: Strigiformes. Family: Tytonidae

Barn owls are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long strong legs with powerful talons. There are 16 species worldwide and 1 species which occurs in the Comoros.

  • Barn Owl Tyto alba

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