About the Barn Owl
Owlet identification and ageing
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Well-grown juvenile owls
Tawny Owl (left) and Little Owl (right)
Little Owls are sometimes mistaken for young Tawny Owls so please check.
Young Barn Owls are usually found within buildings (although they do sometimes nest in hollow trees or in nestboxes on trees or poles). Report a (UK) Barn Owl nest on-line. Young Tawny Owls are most likely to be found in woodland or very close to trees. People often confuse very young Barn Owls and very young Tawny Owls. It's VERY important to find out what species you have, because the best course of action varies between species. If it's not obvious, please watch the slideshow ‘Pictures of Barn Owls, Little Owls, and Tawny Owls'(see link>).
If the owlet that you have found does show signs of injury or starvation, or you are advising someone else who has found an owl, please refer to the following pages:
Picking up or receiving an owl
A do-it-yourself guide to assessing an owl’s condition
Should I pass the owl on? Making the right decision
How to find a local bird-experienced vet or rehabilitator
Do-it-yourself guide to the short-term care of a wild owl