Barn Owl Information

What distinctive feature does the Barn Owl have?

• Bright red feathers

• A loud hooting call

• A white heart-shaped face

• Long ear tufts

How tall can a Barn Owl grow?

• 20-30 centimeters

• 65-75 centimeters

• 35-45 centimeters

• 50-60 centimeters

What is the major reason for the Barn Owl's decline in Canada?

• Overhunting

• Disease

• Habitat loss

• Climate change

What type of places do Barn Owls often nest and roost in?

• Dense forests

• Mountain caves

• Barns and abandoned buildings

• Underground burrows

What is the status of the Barn Owl in Ontario?

• Not present

• Endangered

• Vulnerable

• Common

Since when has the Barn Owl's habitat been protected from being damaged or destroyed?

• Since 2005

• Since 2008

• Since 2010

• Since 2000

What is the goal for the recovery of Barn Owl according to the government?

• To relocate them to safer areas

• To train them for pest control

• To increase their population by 50%

• To protect and conserve the species and its habitat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

How many projects has the Ministry supported for the protection and recovery of Barn Owl?

• 30 projects

• 15 projects

• 25 projects

• 10 projects

What is one of the actions taken to help Barn Owls?

• Increasing the use of rodenticides

• Building skyscrapers

• Creating more urban areas

• Restoring tallgrass prairies

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-5

What is the estimated value of volunteer hours towards Barn Owl protection and recovery activities?

• $1,000,000

• $503,105

• $250,000

• $750,000