Barn Owl

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Barn Owl
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Habitat: The barn owl lives in open areas, forest edges, and clearings, farmland and cities. It needs areas with open land for hunting. The barn owl can often be found roosting in tree cavities, crevices in cliffs or in riverbanks. It also roosts in buildings like barns.

Diet: The barn owl is a nocturnal hunter. It eats small mammals like mice, shrews, voles and rats. It also eats birds. It has a keen sense of smell, which along with the ability to see in low light, helps it catch its prey. Its soft feathers also muffle sound so it can more easily sneak up on its prey.

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