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Barn Owl

Detailed Description

The barn owl is a secretive species that is seldom observed during daylight hours away from its roosts and is one of the least vocal owls. They are difficult to detect at night except when they have large young in the nest.

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Illustration by Morgan Stum, graduate student, Penn State University. Copyright release form on file.