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Andaman Barn Owl

Tyto (aJINIJ deroepsiorffi

36–36 cmLarge
Beak
—
Feet
—
Crest
No crest

~ \. Resident. Andamans. Differs from Barn by having rufous face and underparts (latter with extensive dark spotting), and much darker upperparts which are heavily marked with rufous and dark brown. Tail is barred. Bill larger, and legs and feet stronger-loo king, compared with Barn. in flight, shorter wings and tail. and rufous underwing coverts. Cultivation and along coasts.

Colour

Rufous / Red-brownBrown
Average size
36 cm
Habitat
Cultivation and along coasts.

About this bird

~ \. Resident. Andamans. Differs from Barn by having rufous face and underparts (latter with extensive dark spotting), and much darker upperparts which are heavily marked with rufous and dark brown. Tail is barred. Bill larger, and legs and feet stronger-loo king, compared with Barn. in flight, shorter wings and tail. and rufous underwing coverts. Cultivation and along coasts.

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Andaman Barn Owl is bigger than Grey-headed Lapwing but smaller than Eurasian Jackdaw.

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Andaman Barn Owl

Tyto (aJINIJ deroepsiorffi

36–36 cm