Barn owls are one of five species of owl that are resident in the United Kingdom and are active throughout the year, but these incredible birds can be found in many countries across the world ...

The harrowing rescue and recovery of a barn owl is capturing hearts on TikTok, as he gains back his strength — and his ...

The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.

A barn owl whose wings were caught in a barbed wire fence, rendering it immobile, was rescued by two Willamette Valley women in a now viral TikTok that has garnered millions of views. Lexie Echols ...

The owl, meanwhile, supports its small body with relatively large wings, allowing it to glide further on a single wingstroke, creating less air turbulence. “The barn owl is far more graceful ...

The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.

The injured barn owl is seen with string wrapped around its left wing. An injured barn owl was rescued from San Francisco’s Baker Beach on October 20, 2024. (Photo: San Francisco Fire Department) ...

A barn owl with a fractured wing, found injured in Madurai, underwent a successful orthopaedic surgery. This marked the first such surgery on a wild bird in the city.

4. Fieldcraft and ethics . Barn owls have exceptional hearing that they use to find small mammals. Their vision is highly movement-sensitive and they will notice anything that moves.

The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.