BARN OWL Tyto alba
The "White Owl" is almost global in distribution and instantly recognisable by his pale colouration and heart-shaped face. They are often found in rural areas close to human habitation where they nest in tree holes or barn roofs. At night the piercing cat-like screech they produce is distinctly frightening until you find the source, the gentle, fluffy Barn Owl!
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE1543PH) Adult head detail, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Hans Hostettler PROCOSARA Archive).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE1544PH) Adult, Zoológico de Asunción, Departamento Central (Teatske Nieuborg 2007).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE1545PH) Same individual as (FPAVE1544PH) in resting posture (Teatske Nieuborg 2007).
FIGURE 4 - (FPAVE4028PH) Pair, Zoológico Juan XXIII, Departamento Itapúa (Paul Smith June 2013).
VIDEO - (FPAVE1546VI) Adult, PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith September 2010).
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Tyto alba
1 (FPAVE1547RE) Screeches and clicks of adult in flight recorded PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith March 2007).
2 (FPAVE1548RE) Recently fledged juveniles at nest recorded PROCOSARA, PN San Rafael (Paul Smith January 2008).
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