1. Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.|
2. Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.|
"Exciting news! Tamil Nadu's 17th bird sanctuary has been officially declared at Nanjarayan in Tirupur district by the government.
Chief Minister M K Stalin announced on Twitter
The Barn Owl is a unique and fascinating bird that loves to live in, you guessed it, barns! With their heart-shaped, snowy white face and golden-brown feathers, they're like the wise old owls in fairy tales.
But they're not just wise; they're fantastic hunters too.
These owls come out at night, and they have super hearing that helps them locate tiny creatures like mice even in the dark.
Their silent flight makes them stealthy, like ninja owls.
When they spot their prey, they swoop down and grab it with their sharp talons.
It's like they're on a secret mission for their midnight snacks! Barn Owls are also known for their friendly nature, and they don't hoot like other owls.
Instead, they make eerie screeching sounds that might give you goosebumps.
So, if you ever see or hear a Barn Owl near your home, know that you have a silent, golden friend living nearby, keeping the night free of little critters!.
Nocturnal bird of prey known for its heart-shaped facial disc and ghostly appearance.
Hunts primarily small mammals such as rodents, using its keen hearing to locate prey in darkness.
Commonly nests in barns, abandoned buildings, and tree hollows.
Found on every continent except Antarctica, inhabiting a wide range of habitats from grasslands to forests.