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Barn Owl
- University of Iowa Press
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+60+ Barn owl Tyto alba The barn owl has tough sledding in Iowa because we are at the very northern edge of its range. Too bad, because it is one of our most interesting owls. Nearly worldwide in distribution, it is very beneficial to farmers, to orchardists , and to humans in general since its large broods require a constant supply of food. The state’s release program met with limited success because of lessthan -ideal habitat conditions probably related to climate change; however, a nest box program for this owl is working. qr +61+ ...