The Avian Conservation Center
The Center for Birds of Prey
Charleston, South Carolina
BARN OWL
Barn Owl
Tyto alba = White (alba) Night owl (tyto)
Over 30 recognized subspecies found worldwide. Habitat consists primarily of open grasslands, marshes and prairies with few trees.
Often found near human settlements. Common name refers to the conspicuous nesting behavior in buildings including barns, dock houses, and other covered structures located near foraging grounds.
Diet consists primarily of small mammals such as voles and shrews, but also includes birds and insects. Because of their relatively small size, Barn owls are often predated upon by larger owls such as the Great Horned Owl. Vulnerable to poisoning from pesticides, habitat loss and car collisions.
The Avian Conservation Center is a nonprofit, 501(c)3 corporate entity founded in 1991 to contribute to the fields of science, education, and conservation.
Wild birds are among the world's most illuminating sentinel species. Birds are numerous, conspicuous, diverse, widespread, and particularly sensitive to environmental changes. The ecological status of wild birds directly reflects the condition of the ecosystem and biodiversity as a whole. Environmental issues that impact wild bird populations often have potential human health implications as well.
Ideally situated on a 150-acre campus near Charleston, South Carolina, The Center is dedicated to the study and welfare of birds and their habitats and to engaging the public in important environmental issues that affect birds and humans alike.
Operating 365 days a year with support from more than 80 trained and dedicated volunteer staff members, the Center's medical clinic treats nearly 400 injured birds of prey each year. The Center has treated and released thousands of injured birds since its founding in 1991.
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