Barking Owls
Scientific Name: Ninox connivens
Barking Owls are native to Australia and are known for
their 'barking' call, which sounds just like a dog! They are
also famous for a high-pitched scream, that has earned it the name
'Screaming-woman bird'.
Barking owls are skilled silent predators, they have large shart talons
and thier heads can turn up to 270 degrees. They have a carnivourous
diet consisting of insects, reptiles, other birds and even possums. They
like to hunt in open woodlands.