Tyto alba
Barns and open country. Scarce in the northern interior. White below, golden above, heart-shaped face.
What does a barn owl look like?
White below, golden above, heart-shaped face.
What sign does it leave?
No useful track. Pellets under a beam are the sign.
Droppings
Whitewash and rodent pellets. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Barns and open country. Scarce in the northern interior.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a barred owl. All animal identification pages.