Life on a volcanic isle appears to give barn owls a blush of red-brown plumage. The high-sulfur environment on such islands influences the birds’ coloration, researchers report March 13 in the ...

They have one ear higher than the other, can turn their heads through 270 degrees, their hungry young make a sound between ...

The barn owl’s brilliant white underbelly is the key to its success as a nocturnal hunter, allowing the bird to camouflage itself against the moon, according to new research.

Several dead birds of prey have been found dumped in a ditch, prompting a police investigation. Three barn owls, a tawny owl and a red kite, all of which have special legal protection, were found ...

Three barn owls, a tawny owl and a red kite, all of which have special legal protection, were found near Sleaford in Lincolnshire. Det Con Aaron Flint, wildlife officer, ...