Eastern Barn Owl
Tyto javanica
The Eastern Barn Owl (Tyto javanica) is a uncommon bay owls and barn owl found in 30 countries. The Eastern barn owl is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the genus Tyto.
About the Eastern Barn Owl
The Eastern barn owl is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the genus Tyto. The cosmopolitan barn owl is recognized by most taxonomic authorities. A few separate them into distinct species, as is done here. The eastern barn owl is native to southeastern Asia, New Zealand, and Australasia.
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Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in France, United States, China.
When to see it
The Eastern Barn Owl can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- What does an Eastern Barn Owl look like?
- The Eastern barn owl is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the genus Tyto.
- Where can you see an Eastern Barn Owl?
- The Eastern Barn Owl occurs in 30 countries, including Australia, India, Thailand, Cambodia and Nepal.
- What birds look similar to an Eastern Barn Owl?
- The Eastern Barn Owl is most easily confused with the Sooty Owl, the Australasian Masked Owl and the Eastern Grass Owl.
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