About the American Barn Owl
The American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) is a species of bird in the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), within the order Strigiformes. This family contains 20 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code brnowl when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto furcata |
| Species Codes | brnowl, ABOW, WEBO, WBOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the American Barn Owl belong to?
The American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the American Barn Owl?
The American Barn Owl is a member of the Barn-Owls family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a American Barn Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of American Barn Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brnowl, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Barn-Owls 20 species
More Birds in Order Strigiformes
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Quick Stats
Strigiformes
Order
20
Species in Family
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