Barn Owl

The Barn Owl is a pale, medium-sized bird with a distinctive heart-shaped face and dark eyes. Its upper body is a golden-buff colour with grey spots, while the underside can be anywhere from pure white to buff, depending on the type. When flying, it looks ghostly white underneath, with long, rounded wings and a light, gliding flight low over open land. It is common across most of Britain and Ireland but is not found in highland areas. The Barn Owl lives in many parts of Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, making it one of the most widely found owls in the world. The Barn Owl prefers open areas such as farmland, grassland, marshes, and the edges of fields where small mammals are plentiful. It makes its nest in holes in farm buildings, hollow trees, or specially made nest boxes. It mainly hunts at dawn and dusk but can often be seen hunting during the day in winter.