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Tytonidae - Barn Owls, Masked Owls, Grass Owls

There are around 16 species of owl in this family. They are found in most parts of the world, except for Antarctica. They live in a variety of habitats including forests, grasslands, and deserts.

 

Classification

 Kingdom: Animalia 
 Phylum: Chordata
 Class: Aves
 Order: Strigiformes
 Family: Tytonidae