Family Tytonidae (Barn Owls)

The family Tytonidae are known collectively as Barn Owls. They are nocturnal birds of prey with distinctive 'flat' rimmed faces with large, forward-facing eyes and downwards-facing bill. Their flight is silent.

3 species photographed. See the Australian birds list.

Sooty Owl Tyto tenebricosa

Sooty Owl

Eastern Barn Owl Tyto javanica

Eastern Barn Owl
Eastern Barn Owl
Eastern Barn Owl

Eastern Grass Owl Tyto longimembris

Eastern Grass Owl
Eastern Grass Owl