Florida Owls
Owls are a common bird in Floridian nature. They come in a variety of sizes and help keep area rodents in check. Five species of owls call Florida home and include the screech owl, barn owl, barred owl, horned owl and burrowing owl. The barn owl ( Tyto alba ) is found throughout the state of Florida and inhabits hardwood and tropical hammocks, urban areas with abundant palms and large hardwoods, and manmade structures such as silos, barns, and deserted buildings. Barn owls forage voraciously for rodents in open areas such as prairies, pastures, fields, and sparsely wooded areas. Barn owls in Florida breed from March through July and nest in secluded places like caves, barns, tree cavities, and large bird houses. They build no actual nest and lay from 3-11 (most commonly 5-7) white or buff-white eggs. Many people attract barn owls by erecting nest boxes in an effort to control local rodent populations The Barred Owl is a medi...