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What is the genus and species name for the following organism Barn owl?
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∙ 9y ago
* Class: Aves (Birds) * Subclass: Neornithes (Modern birds) * Infraclass: Neognathae (There are 10,000 species in this infraclass) * Superorder: Neoaves (Of which there are 26 or so broad types) * Order: Strigiformes (Owls)
* Family: Strigidae (typical owls), or Tytonidae (barn-owls) * Genus: depends on which family * Species: There are about 200 different species of owls within the 'Owl' (Strigiformes) order. Some examples: Blakiston's Fish Owl * Order: Strigiforme * Family: Strigidae * Genus: Bubo* Species: Bubo blakistoni Crested Owl * Order: Strigiforme * Family: Strigidae * Genus: Lophostrix * Species: Lophostrix cristata Barn Owl (Common Barn Owl) * Order: Strigiforme * Family: Tytonidae * Sub-family: Tytoninae * Genus: Tyto * Species: Tyto alba As there are about 200 species of owls, it is not possible on WikiAnswers to list the scientific classification of each one. However, for more information and lists of owl species, see 'Related links' below this box.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe Genus for the Barn owl is Tyto and the species is Tyto Alba. These common barn owls produce a high-pitched scream.
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How many species of Barn Owls are there?
There 16 living species of Barn Owls
What is a closely related species to a Barn Owl?
Some closely related species to a Barn Owl are a Masked Owl , Grass Owl , Greater Sooty Owl , Lesser Sooty Owl andItombwe Owl
Can you name 3 species of owl?
Pygmy Owls are one of the smallest breeds. The Barn Owl is the most common owl. The Eagle Owl is the biggest owl.
Do Barn Owls live in Wisconsin?
Yes, Wisconsin is at the northern part of their breeding range. They are an endangered species in Wisconsin and have been protected in the state since 1979.
What is a owl species?
an owl species is a species that belongs to an owl
What is one kind of owl?
A Common Barn Owl http://www.owlpages.com/owls.php?genus=Tyto&species=alba
What genus are barn owls in?
Tyto.
How many species of Barn Owls are there?
There 16 living species of Barn Owls
Will barn owls only mate with barn owls?
Yes, barn owls will only breed within the species.
What owl is an easily tamed species?
barn
Why the barn owl is considered a cosmopolitan species?
The barn owl is considered a cosmopolitan species because it inhabits every continent of the world except Antarctica.
What kind of owl species live in northern Mississippi?
Yes, the Barn owl is one.
Do Barn Owls have tufts?
No. Some species of owl have feathery tufts that are sometimes mistaken for ears. Barn owls do not have these.
What can you bread with an barn owl?
a barn owl and any other type of owl since they're the same species
Are barn swallows endangered spices?
No, the barn swallow, Hirundo Rustica, is a very common species, in no way endangered.
What species of bird has the types called barn and barking?
These are owls.
Why are barn owl endangererd?
The barn owl has declined in some areas, but with a nearly worldwide distribution, it is not considered an endangered species.
