Owl barn basic information

Barn Owls are lovely, and have been called Delicate Owls, White Owls, or Monkey-Faced Owls because of their appearance. The white face is a heart-shaped disc, serving as a satellite to direct all sound to asymmetrically placed ears. This allows Barn Owls to locate their prey through sound triangulation. The eyes are dark and the feathers of the body are generally tan or light golden brown. Barn Owls have light or white undersides, and knock-kneed legs. The legs are lightly feathered and the wings are long, spanning about 43 inches. The Barn Owl itself measures 14 to 20 inches. Males weigh about 20 ounces and females 24 ounces. The central talon of each foot has a serrated edge, used for straightening and grooming the beautiful Barn Owl's feathers.