Barn owl (Tyto alba) perched in a tree. This bird is found on all continents except Antarctica,in virtually all habitats,although it prefers rural open land. The female is slightly larger than the male,measuring up to 40 centimetres in length. This nocturnal predator specialises in hunting small ground mammals,mainly rodents. It will also eat small birds,reptiles and insects. It is a proficient hunter due to its silent flight and accurate directional hearing. Photographed in the Kalahari Desert,South Africa | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Chadwick, Peter |
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