Barn Owl Quiz: Test What You Know!

Quiz Questions

What is the scientific name for the barn owl?

• Athene noctua
• Strix aluco
• Bubo bubo
• Tyto alba

What is the wingspan of a barn owl?

• 20-30 inches
• 50-60 inches
• 30-40 inches
• 40-50 inches

What is the average weight of a barn owl?

• 2-3 pounds
• 1-2 pounds
• 3-4 pounds
• 4-5 pounds

What is the primary diet of a barn owl?

• Small mammals
• Seeds
• Insects
• Fish

What is the average lifespan of a barn owl in the wild?

• 1-2 years
• 7-8 years
• 5-6 years
• 4 years

What is the habitat of a barn owl?

• Forests
• Grasslands
• Deserts
• Wetlands

What is the scientific name for the family of birds that includes the barn owl?

• Psittacidae
• Falconidae
• Strigidae
• Accipitridae

What is the color of a barn owl's feathers?

• Gray
• Brown
• Black
• White

What is the size of a barn owl's eyes?

• Small
• Extra large
• Medium
• Large

What is the purpose of a barn owl's facial disc?

• To help it breathe better
• To help it fly faster
• To help it see better
• To help it hear better

What is the hunting behavior of a barn owl?

• Nocturnal
• Crepuscular
• Diurnal
• Both nocturnal and crepuscular

What is the sound of a barn owl's call?

• Caw
• Chirp
• Screech
• Hoot

What is the breeding season of a barn owl?

• Winter
• Fall
• Summer
• Spring

What is the average clutch size of a barn owl?

• 7-8 eggs
• 1-2 eggs
• 5-6 eggs
• 3-4 eggs

What is the incubation period for a barn owl's eggs?

• 21-25 days
• 26-30 days
• 15-20 days
• 29-34 days