Tyto alba
(Barn owl)
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FAMILY |
Tytonidae |
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Species |
Tyto alba |
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Common name |
Barn owl |
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Main colour(s) |
Grey and buff with white |
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Distinctive feature |
The large heart-shaped mask with a white to brown border, body 34-35 cm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
A slim bird, the upper parts are light grey to buff with numerous darker lines and scattered pale spots, underparts white with usually a few black spots. Mask prominent. Legs and feet yellowish to brownish, eyes black, bill pale.
