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coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres

Tyto alba

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

4 years

Length

35 cm

Weight

500 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

A coruja-das-torres (Tyto alba) é a espécie de coruja mais difundida do planeta, presente em todos os continentes exceto a Antártida e em quase todos os tipos de habitat, de florestas tropicais a campos agrícolas temperados. Caracterizada pelo seu disco facial em forma de coração que canaliza o som para ouvidos assimetricamente posicionados, permitindo-lhe localizar presas no escuro total apenas pelo som. Engole as presas inteiras e regurgita pelotas comprimidas de ossos e pelos indigestos, tornando-a um valioso agente de controlo de roedores para a 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

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres 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 (coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres)

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 coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres?

The scientific name of coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres is Tyto alba. It belongs to the genus Tyto.

What is the conservation status of coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres?

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres (Tyto alba) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres live?

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres 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 coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres belong to?

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres (Tyto alba) belongs to the genus Tyto, which is part of the taxonomic family Tytonidae.

What does coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres eat?

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres live?

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres has an average lifespan of approximately 4 years in the wild.

Is coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres endangered?

No, coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres (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 coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres belong to?

coruja-da-igreja / coruja-das-torres (Tyto alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).