Barn owl
Its pale, heart-shaped facial disc helps gather sound. Barn owls often hunt over open fields and grasslands.
Different lives, shared traits
More than 200 owl species are found worldwide. Their rounded faces, forward-facing eyes and hooked bills are familiar, but each species is shaped by its habitat and prey.
Snowy owl
Native to Arctic landscapes, this large owl can be active during the long daylight of northern summers.
Burrowing owl
A small, long-legged owl of open country. It nests in underground burrows and is often seen by day.