About the Eastern Barn Owl
The Eastern barn owl is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the genus Tyto. The cosmopolitan barn owl is recognized by most taxonomic authorities. A few separate them into distinct species, as is done here. The eastern barn owl is native to southeastern Asia, New Zealand, and Australasia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Strigiformes |
| Family | Barn-Owls (Tytonidae) |
| Species | Tyto javanica |
| Species Codes | eabowl1, CBOW, EBOW, ABOW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eastern Barn Owl belong to?
The Eastern Barn Owl (Tyto javanica) belongs to the Barn-Owls family (Tytonidae), in the order Strigiformes.
How can I identify the Eastern Barn Owl?
The Eastern barn owl is usually considered a subspecies group and together with the American barn owl group, the western barn owl group, and sometimes the Andaman masked owl make up the genus Tyto. The cosmopolitan barn owl is recognized by most taxonomic authorities. A few separate them into distin...
Where can I report a Eastern Barn Owl sighting?
You can log sightings of Eastern Barn Owl on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eabowl1, or on iNaturalist.
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