Barn Owl (Tyto alba)
Barn owls can make good bird hawks, as they are very fast and agile. Arizona falconers have had some success flying barn owls on small birds. Careful attention must be paid to their rearing up, they must be exposed to many people or they can become extremely feral. Only a few states will allow falconers to use other owls besides the great horned owl, even though federal regulations permit the use of any owl species. For insight into legal issues of using owls, see the legal information page.
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Barn owls are often seen displaying |