Curated OER
The Barn Owl Pellet
Seventh graders examine the factors that affect the number and types of organisms that an ecosystem can support. In this ecosystem lesson students study the barn owl and where it is on the food chain, then dissect an owl pellet.
Curated OER
Mazes
In this mazes worksheet, students determine the most efficient path in a maze to help a barn owl find a deer mouse. Students share their paths with their classmates.
Curated OER
Barn Owl
In this barn owl worksheet, students read four paragraphs of information about barn owls, and study a photograph. There are no questions here.
Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo: Barn Owl
An excellent account of the Common Barn Owl. This site provides information on the owl's description, status, habitat, niche, life history, as well as facts on special adaptations they have acquired.
Earth Life
Earth Life Web: Bird Orders of the World
At this site from Earth-Life Web, you can find a list of 23 bird orders and additional facts on each species. Taxonomy and photos are included.
Other
Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research: Homepage
This site from the Ninepipes Center for Wildlife Research & Education provides information on its programs, research projects, and publications. Teachers and students will find links to other wildlife sites and photographs and...
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Barn Owl (Tyto Alba)
Examine images and facts about the nocturnal Barn Owl, including details on their appearance, habitat, breeding, and status as a threatened species.
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
Cornell Lab of Ornithology: Barn Owl
In addition to hearing the sounds of the Barn Owl, you will find information on the habitat, food, behavior, reproduction and more on this comprehensive site.
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo: Barn Owl
Zoo site highlights the Barn Owl. Provides a brief description as well as additional information such as classification, range, life cycle and more.
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Barn Owl
Take a look at these photos of beautiful barn owls. There is also a fact sheet next to the photos.
PBS
Nh Pbs: Nature Works: Barn Owl
Find out more about the barn owl when you explore this educational resource. This site features information on the habitat, range, reproduction, characteristics and more of this fascinating bird of prey.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Nocturnal Animals Lesson #4: Owls
During this lesson plan, students will visit various Internet sites to learn facts about owls. They will use this information to draw a picture of the owl food chain, dissect owl pellets, and write a poem about owls.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Barn Owl
Detailed information and fascinating facts about the barn owl include diet, habitat, physical features, behavior, and conservation status.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: Barn Owl
Barn owls are sometimes called "monkey owls" in reference to their peculiar white, heart-shaped face. Use this resource to discover other unique facts about these silent predators.