Bird
Barn Owl
The ghostly, heart-faced night hunter
Order Strigiformes
Strigiformes is a taxonomic order in the class Aves. Global Animal Guide profiles 3 of its members: Barn Owl, Snowy Owl and Great Horned Owl. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Strigiformes species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barn Owl Tyto alba | 500 g | 35 cm | 50 km/h | 4 yrs | Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Oceania | Least Concern |
| Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus | 2 kg | 66 cm | 80 km/h | 10 yrs | North America, Europe, Asia | Vulnerable |
| Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus | 1.4 kg | 55 cm | 64 km/h | 13 yrs | North America, South America | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
