In the film the barn owl represents Jareth, the Goblin King, played by David Bowie. Others expressed delight at seeing such an incredible animal up close. Laughelsecry! commented: "Wow!

The moon-faced, shoebox-sized owl is a ruthless pest controller that helps farmers by protecting crops from rodents and other ...

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 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.