Masked Owl
Tyto novaehollandiae
Size: Birds Size: M 48cm, F 34 cm
Family: Tytonidae (Barn Owls (Masked Owls), 5 species in Australia)
Distribution: Most of the coastal regions of Australia up to a few hundred kilometres inland.
Status: Uncommon to Rare
Habitat: Forests, woodlands, caves
References: Simpson and Day, Reader's Digest
About the Masked Owl
The masked owl is a lovely bird that is rarely seen.
Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW.
Featherdale Wildlife Park, Sydney NSW.
See Also
Australian Mammals
Australian Reptiles
Australian Frogs
Australian Fish
Australian Spiders and Their Faces
Australian Wild Plant Foods
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