2021 Barn Owl Habitat, Habits, and Prey Teacher's Guide

Page 16

Habitat

Habitat

HABITAT hab·i·tat habə·tat/ noun The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

W

hat makes Barn Owls unique and why are they a valuable species from which to learn? In this section, we’ll discuss some of the physical characteristics and behaviors that make Barn Owls such interesting members of the bird world, and we’ll explore owls’ important roles in pest management and science education.

Where Do Barn Owls Live? The Barn Owl is found nearly world-wide in countries with moderate climates — conditions where harsh temperatures and conditions do not present a threat to their reproduction process. Overall, Barn Owls are plentiful in number, useful in rodent population control, and a vital member of many different ecosystems. Studies involving Barn Owls reveal vital information to scientists, biologists, and students studying food webs, habitat, and other ecological topics.

16

© 2021 Owl Brand Supply Company. All rights reserved. Reproduction permission for education purposes only and not for resale or commercial use without specific permission.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook

Articles inside

Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.