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American barn owl: Ghostly bird of prey

Look for flashes of white on dark roads, and you might spot an American barn owl. Learn about a barn owl call, nest, wings ...
The Vindicator

Fascinating abilities of barn owls

One of the most elusive and mysterious owls of Ohio is the barn owl (Tyto alba). This very large predator, measuring 16 inches long with a wingspan of 3 ½ feet, has a heart-shaped face, large dark ...
Los Angeles Times

Firefighters rescue barn owl whose wings were singed by Silverado fire

A barn owl is “safe and sound” after losing most of his feathers to the Silverado fire’s flames. Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority first spotted the bird while battling the Irvine ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Cute Barn Owl Faces Belie Their Eerie Sounds

The cute endearing barn owl orphans that wildlife rehabilitator Pearl Beamer cared for and released in Pungo recently have one not so endearing quality. They are noisy little rascals and they made ...
Zanesville Times Recorder

Have You Seen a Barn Owl?

ZANESVILLE – One of the few benefits of being a licensed wildlife rehabilitator is the opportunity to observe wildlife in an up close and very personal way. In the 25 years I’ve been rehabilitating ...