Barn Owl

A pale-colored owl with a heart-shaped face, known to live in barns and eat small nocturnal animals.

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About Barn Owl

The barn owl (Tyto alba) is a large owl known for its heart-shaped face. Some people call it the “snoring owl” because of the sound it makes when breathing in its nest. Others call it the “screech owl” because of its loud, frightening cry when it flies.

Its big head and wide eyes have made some people think it looks scary or even evil. Because of its face, others call it the “monkey-faced owl.”

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Key References

Leviticus 11:18

the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey,

Deuteronomy 14:16

the little owl, the great owl, the white owl,

All Scripture References (2)

Leviticus (1)
Leviticus 11:18

the white owl, the desert owl, the osprey,

Deuteronomy (1)
Deuteronomy 14:16

the little owl, the great owl, the white owl,