Tytonidae

Barn-owls (family Tytonidae) are one of the two families of owls, the other being the typical owls, Strigidae. They are medium to large sized owls with large heads and characteristic heart-shaped faces. They have long, strong legs with powerful talons. They also differ from Strigidae in structural details relating in particular to the sternum and feet. The barn owls comprise two extant sub-families: the Tytoninae or Tyto owls (including the Commo... more

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  • Tytonidae

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