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仓鸮 (Barn Owl)

Tyto alba

Least Concern ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

4 years

Length

35 cm

Weight

500 g

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

仓鸮（Tyto alba）是地球上分布最广泛的猫头鹰种类，除南极洲外遍布各大洲，栖息于从热带雨林到温带农田的几乎所有生境类型。其心形脸盘可将声音汇集至非对称排列的耳部，使其能在完全黑暗中仅凭声音定位猎物。它们将猎物整个吞下，再将不可消化的骨骼和毛发压缩成食丸吐出，是农业中珍贵的鼠类防治帮手。

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

仓鸮 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 (仓鸮)

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 仓鸮?

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

What is the conservation status of 仓鸮?

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

Where does 仓鸮 live?

仓鸮 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 仓鸮 belong to?

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

What does 仓鸮 eat?

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

How long does 仓鸮 live?

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

Is 仓鸮 endangered?

No, 仓鸮 (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 仓鸮 belong to?

仓鸮 (Tyto alba) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).