Barn Owls - 10 Facts About Me - as part of the series on pets and animals by GeoBeats.
10 - I am easily recognized due to my unique face.
9 - Like other owls, I am mostly nocturnal.
8 - I can fly without making any noise.
7 - I like to eat rodents and can eat a 1000 of them in a year.
6 - Due to my excellent hearing, I can catch my prey in complete darkness.
5 - I usually swallow my prey whole and regurgitate leftovers.
4 - I don't like to hoot like other owls but I do have a shrill scream.
3 - I like to live in open areas.
2 - I come in 40-50 different species.
1 - I usually live for 1-2 years.
