Barn Owls are birds of prey or raptors – specialised hunters at the top of the food chain, which means that they need to eat prey animals to survive. Prey animals – mainly small mammals – eat other smaller creatures or plants, seeds and fruits. Plants get their energy from the sun, and from rain water, air and soil. read more
In the air they are commonly preyed on by hawks and eagles if they are caught out in the open by day, and larger owls like the Eurasian Eagle Owl, the Great Grey Owl and the Great Horned Owl by night. read more
Baby owls (called owlets) are vulnerable, since they lack the size and strength of their full-grown brethren. The adult owl, however, is not wholly immune from attack. While owls might not often be prey, they can be harmed by some animals, including other owls. read more