Scientific Name: Tyto alba
Habitat: Barn owls are one of the most widespread of all species of bird being found in almost all areas of the world apart form polar and desert climates and some areas of Asia.
Diet: Barn owls feed primarily on rodents and other small mammals.
Size: 1 to 3 feet tall / 2.5 to 3 foot wingspan
Weight: 1 to 1.4 pounds
Lifespan: 2 to 4 years in the wild. Up to 20 years in human care.