The barn owl is the only introduced species of owl in Hawaiʻi. They are sometimes mistakenly identified as the native pueo by locals and are common on all islands. Unlike the pueo, barn …

Though there are many varieties of owls found all over the world, there are only two species of owls in Hawaii. There’s the native Hawaiian Short-eared Owl, or the Pueo, and the non-native …

Barn owls (Tyto alba) are a type of bird of prey that are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are known for their distinctive heart-shaped face and their ability to hunt small …

Feb 5, 2015 · Seeing an owl is always exciting, and it’s easy to overlook the fact that today there are two species of owls in Hawai‘i : the native pueo and the introduced barn owl. The pueo, …

Nov 14, 2024 · Barn owls are somewhat larger than Pueo and feature lighter coloring than the smaller, darker eyed and feathered Pueo. Barn owls also make a distinctive screeching sound. …

Nov 10, 2011 · The Barn Owl (Tyto alba) was introduced to Hawaii in April, June and October 1958 to control rodents. A total of 15 birds were imported from California by the state …

BARN OWL (Tyto alba) – (See images below) DESCRIPTION: The Barn Own has a large heart-shaped white facial disk edged in light reddish-brown. Face is rather flat.

A barn owl, which is an invasive species in Hawaii, flies away from the burrow of an endangered petrel. The following morning the depredated petrel was found in that location, and the pattern …

In Hawaii, the mysterious allure of owls—from the native Pueo to the introduced Barn Owl—embodies the islands’ rich biodiversity and cultural heritage. Their survival hinges on …

Jun 25, 2023 · The Barn Owl is a widespread species of owl known for its distinctive heart-shaped facial disc. Barn Owls are medium-sized owls, they are pale overall with golden-brown wings …