Which among the following are the Characteristics of the Owl 1 The Barn owl in Great Brita...........

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Which among the following are the Characteristics of the Owl:

1. The Barn owl in Great Britain and some Pacific Islands, the owl also hunts by day.

2. They are a medium-sized, pale-coloured owl, having long wings and a short & squarish tail.

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

Neither 1 nor 2

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Explanation:

The Barn Owl :

The Barn Owl is scientifically called as Tyto alba. It is the most widely distributed species of owl worldwide. The species is found almost everywhere in across the world, except for the polar and desert regions, Indonesia, Pacific Islands and Asia north of the Himalayas. It is also called as common barn owl.

Characteristics of the Owl :

=> The Barn owl is nocturnal for most of its range. However, in Great Britain and some Pacific Islands, the owl also hunts by day.

=> They are specialised in hunting animals on the ground.

=> All of their food comprises of small mammals, which they locate by sound.

=> They are a medium-sized, pale-coloured owl, having long wings and a short & squarish tail.

=> They have a typical wingspan of 80 to 95 cm.