Oklahoma is known for its tornados, agriculture, horned toads, and so much more. It also has some pretty great wildlife other than the horned toads. It’s possible to stumble upon everything from scorpions to tarantulas to bison or armadillos. It’s also a state boasting loads of feathered life. Let’s jump right into owls that live in Oklahoma and where you’re likely to see them.
1. American Barn Owl (Tyto furcata)
Barn owls are notoriously beautiful and stay hidden most of the time. It’s rare to see this owl in Oklahoma unless you happen to be lucky enough to have one call a tree or barn in your yard home. They are far from rare, even if seeing one is infrequent. However, they are an uncommon species in Oklahoma. Barn owls love barns and areas around livestock feed because of the rodent population it supports. They can also be found sleeping in tree hollows during the daytime. Barn owls are easy to recognize with their brown and grey speckled bodies paired with their round, white faces and chests. The birds are 13 – 15 inches tall, weighing 0.75 – 1.5 pounds. They were once thought to carry mystical properties.