Eastern Barn Owl
NameEastern Barn Owl
Common NameEastern Barn Owl
Scientific NameTyto javanica
FamilyTytonidae
Wingspan (cm)110
Length (cm)34
Weight (g)400
Plumage DetailsFeatures a prominent white, heart-shaped facial disc with dark eyes. Its underparts are white to pale buff, often marked with fine dark spots, while the upperparts are golden-brown to tawny, mottled with grey and black spots and streaks.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its eerie, drawn-out, hissing screech rather than a hoot. It also produces various hisses, snores, and clicks, especially when disturbed or around the nest.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, forest, urban, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Australia, and various Pacific islands, adapting to a broad range of open and semi-open environments.
Identifying FeaturesHeart-shaped white facial disc, Dark eyes, Pale underparts with fine speckles, Golden-brown mottled upperparts, Silent flight, Screeching call
Description
The Eastern Barn Owl is a medium-sized, nocturnal raptor characterized by its distinctive heart-shaped facial disc and silent flight. It is an efficient hunter, primarily preying on small mammals in open and semi-open habitats.
