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Lechuza común

Tyto alba

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

4 years

Length

35 cm

Weight

500 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

La lechuza común (Tyto alba) es la especie de búho más extendida del planeta, presente en todos los continentes excepto la Antártida y en prácticamente todo tipo de hábitats, desde bosques tropicales hasta tierras agrícolas templadas. Su característica cara en forma de corazón actúa como pantalla acústica que canaliza el sonido hacia sus oídos asimétricos, permitiéndole localizar presas en completa oscuridad solo por el sonido. Traga las presas enteras y regurgita egagrópilas comprimidas de huesos e pelos indigeribles, lo que las convierte en valiosos agentes de control de roedores para la agricultura.

Fun Facts

✨ They can locate prey in total darkness using only sound.
✨ A barn owl eats about 1,000 mice per year.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

🏗️ Artificial - Terrestrial 🌿 Grassland

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Population trends indicate a declining trajectory in parts of its range.

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Lechuza común is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Tyto alba (Lechuza común)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese メンフクロウ

Chinese 仓鸮

Spanish Lechuza común

French Effraie des clochers

German Schleiereule

Portuguese coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres

Russian Сипуха

Arabic الهامة

Thai นกแสก

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lechuza común?

The scientific name of Lechuza común is Tyto alba. It belongs to the genus Tyto.

What is the conservation status of Lechuza común?

Lechuza común (Tyto alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Lechuza común live?

Lechuza común is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Population trends indicate a declining trajectory in parts of its range.. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Seychelles, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does Lechuza común belong to?

Lechuza común (Tyto alba) belongs to the genus Tyto, which is part of the taxonomic family Tytonidae.

What does Lechuza común eat?

Lechuza común is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Lechuza común live?

Lechuza común has an average lifespan of approximately 4 years in the wild.

Is Lechuza común endangered?

No, Lechuza común (Tyto alba) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Lechuza común belong to?

Lechuza común (Tyto alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).