What are the main threats that endanger the barn owl?

Other threats include exposure to poisons and pesticides often targeted at the barn owl's prey. Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, in partnership with the New Jersey Endangered and Nongame Species Program has implemented a nest box installation and monitoring program in 2007. read more

Lack of nesting sites! Barn owls are cavity nesters. Before there were humans, they used hollow trees, but humans like to chop those down, so they adapted to attics and barn lofts. read more

Fences: Fences are a threat to owls that feed in open areas such as barn owls and short eared owls. While flying over the fields to hunt, these birds can easily collide with fences and become tangled in the wire, causing injuries, damaged feathers, strangulation or starvation. read more

The Barn Owl is considered endangered at this point in time. A lack of environment remaining as well as access to food has put it on this list. read more

Barn Owls: Endangered Species Eastern Barn Owl: Info Natural Habitat The barn owl resides in places where it can hunt on a regular basis, primarily open and vegetated areas such as fields. read more