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South Africa
Holiday: Barn Owls
Barn Owls (family Tytonidae) are one of the two
generally accepted families of owls, the other being
the Typical Owls.
South Africa provides fantastic opportunities to see
two species of Barn Owl.
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Common Barn Owl
Afrikaans = Nonnetjie-uil
 This
golden buff and white owl is paler than the Grass
Owl. The heart-shaped white facial disc shows the
unusually small black eyes. (h 34cm)
Habitat: The Common Barn Owl is found near human habitation but
also roosts in caves. It is commonly seen throughout South Arica.
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Grass Owl
Afrikaans = Grasuil
 Similar
to the Common Barn Owl, but has much darker underparts which
contrast with its white upperparts. (h 36cm)
Habitat: The African Grass Owl is found in grassy marshes and long grasslands but
avoids thick strands of reed beds. It is found in
the southern and eastern parts of South Africa.
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