Owl, Barn - Australian
Description
A Barn Owl - Australian, mounted on what appears to be a rough piece of branch, which is then mounted on a circular piece of wood. Numerous holes suggest worm damage. Bird is in standing position with wings closed. Facial disc circular or heart shaped with greyish white and darker colour at tips of feathers.
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These
birds
are
not
established
in
NZ
but
are
often
vagrant
individuals
blown
over
from
Australia.
In
2008
a
single
pair
had
breed
in
the
Northland.
The
threat
this
species
will
have
on
native
species
if
establishes
has
not
been
assessed.
Accession number
A70.775
Collection type
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