Scientific name: Tyto Alba

Adult Size: 25cm - 45cm (9.8in - 18in)

Adult Weight: 300g - 550g (10oz - 19.4oz)

Top Speed: 80km/h (50mph)

Life Span: 5 - 10 years

Habitat: Open plains and low lying woodland

Diet: Small mammals, fish, birds

Other interesting facts: Surprisingly, these common barn owls do not make the hoot sound that can often be heard at night. Instead the owls produce a high-pitched scream and can also hiss in a similar way to a cat or snake if the barn owl feels threatened.