Family Tytonidae Barnowls and Bayowls
The Order Strigiformes gathers two owl families, the Tytonidae (BarnOwls and BayOwls), and the Strigidae or typical owls. We start with the Tytonidae which gather 14 Tyto Owls species and 2 Bayowls. The Tytonidae usually have a rounded head with a heartshaped facial disk. Tail is squared and the legs are fairly long.