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メンフクロウ (Barn Owl)

Tyto alba

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

4 years

Length

35 cm

Weight

500 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

メンフクロウ（Tyto alba）は、南極大陸を除くすべての大陸に生息する世界で最も広く分布するフクロウの一種で、熱帯雨林から温帯農地まであらゆる生息地タイプで見られます。ハート型の顔盤が音を左右非対称に配置された耳に集め、完全な暗闇の中でも音だけで獲物を捉えることができます。獲物を丸呑みにし、消化できない骨と毛を圧縮したペレットとして吐き出すため、農業においてネズミ類の防除に役立つ存在です。

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

メンフクロウ 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 (メンフクロウ)

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 メンフクロウ?

The scientific name of メンフクロウ is Tyto alba. It belongs to the genus Tyto.

What is the conservation status of メンフクロウ?

メンフクロウ (Tyto alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does メンフクロウ live?

メンフクロウ 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 メンフクロウ belong to?

メンフクロウ (Tyto alba) belongs to the genus Tyto, which is part of the taxonomic family Tytonidae.

What does メンフクロウ eat?

メンフクロウ is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does メンフクロウ live?

メンフクロウ has an average lifespan of approximately 4 years in the wild.

Is メンフクロウ endangered?

No, メンフクロウ (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 メンフクロウ belong to?

メンフクロウ (Tyto alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).