Western Barn-Owl

Other names
Also known as the Ghost Owl, Barnyard Owl, Rat Owl, Church Owl, Hissing Owl and Death Owl among other names.

Description
A pale owl with white heart-shaped face enclosing dark, beady eyes. In flight appears large-headed and short-tailed in flight; ghostly white in headlight beams. The Barn Owl's body length is 33-39 cm (13-14") with a wing span of 80-95 cm (31.5-37.4").

Diet
The Barn Owl has a diet of voles, mice and shrews. In smaller amounts it will also take a vast array of other food including larger insects, reptiles, fish, and smaller birds.