Barn Owl
(Tyto alba)
These nocturnal, nongame birds help control rodent populations. They inhabit desert and submontane elevations. Nest territories are utilized from 4-20 through 7-20. Active nests require a 0.5 mile radius buffer zone protected from human disturbance in excess of historical activity. Nests are situated in burrows, hollow trees, caves, barns, or belfries. Eggs incubate for 30-34 days. Young fledge in another 52-56 days. Their population trend is unknown.