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Why are barn owls called 'barn owls'?

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I'll not only tell you how they got their name… I'll tell you how all birds got their name! They're called Barn Owls because they do indeed prefer to nest in barns, under shelters in rafters or abandoned houses, rather than outdoors. In fact, Church Owl is one name they've had in certain regions. read more

While other owls commonly live 12–15 years or more in the wild (and quite often up to 30–35 years in captivity!!) the beautiful heart-shaped faced Barn Owl lives only 2–3 years. These are one of my favorite raptors. read more

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