Eastern Barn Owl
Tyto javanica
Data DeficientAves · Strigiformes · Tytonidae
About
The Eastern barn owl is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the genus Tyto. The cosmopolitan barn owl is recognized by most taxonomic authorities. A few separate them into distinct species, as is done here. The eastern barn owl is native to southeastern Asia, New Zealand, and Australasia.
Fun Fact
Locally superabundant rodent species in the weight class of several grams per individual usually make up the single largest proportion of prey.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Eat one or more voles (or their equivalent) per night, equivalent to about twenty-three percent of the bird's bodyweight.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance