The barn owl is 14-20 inches in length and has a wingspan of close to four feet. It is golden-brown on its upper sides and grayish-white on its chest and belly. It has dark specks on both its underside and upper side. It has a heart-shaped, white face with a ring of brown feathers around it. Its wings are rounded and it has a short tail and long legs. It doesn't hoot like other owls, instead it makes a raspy hissing or shrieking sound. The barn owl is sometimes called the monkey-faced owl.
Life Cycle.
Males attract a mate with calls. They then chase the female. Both the male and female will then let out a series of screeching calls.
The female barn owl lays five to ten eggs at a rate of one egg every two to three days. She will lay her eggs
Life Cycle.
Males attract a mate with calls. They then chase the female. Both the male and female will then let out a series of screeching calls.
The female barn owl lays five to ten eggs at a rate of one egg every two to three days. She will lay her eggs