The barn owl is a very pale, medium-sized owl with a distinctive white, heart-shaped face, black eyes and a pale bill. Its crown, nape, back and upper-wings are orangey buff and grey, …

Like in Australia, barn owls appear to breed year round in New Zealand – possibly every four to five months. They can lay up to seven eggs, but to date no more than three chicks have been …

May 25, 2010 · Over the past 60 years, the barn owl (tyto alba) has been spotted on many occasions in New Zealand from Westland (1948) to Auckland (1985), but it’s never gained a …

Apr 13, 2023 · A pair of barn owls was located breeding in a large pūriri tree on a farm near Kaitaia in Northland. They are now very widely distributed from Northland to South Auckland. …

The Barn Owl occurs in open farmland habitat. What’s faster than a V8 Supercar and rarer than Kiwi? A bird that is only found in New Zealand that’s what - the spectacular yet threatened …

Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre - our focus is on birds of prey conservation and promoting awareness of the environment. This page: Gallery - Barn Owl.

Apr 8, 2020 · Barn Owl, Palmerston North Bird sighting information. Use this forum to report bird sightings (especially rare and unusual birds), census and field count results, and trip reports.

Medium-sized owl with a heart-shaped facial disc and deep dark eyes; the only Tyto owl present throughout much of its range. Varies across a wide global range, but always note white-and …

May 5, 2020 · Noel Hyde said there was a confirmed barn owl sighting in Palmerston North just last week. "They've been spotted as far south as Christchurch - we've had scattered reports …

In 2008, barn owls were recorded for the first time breeding in New Zealand. [22] The barn owl has been successfully introduced into the Hawaiian island of Kauai in an attempt to control …