Tyto

Tyto is a genus of owls in the family Tytonidae, including barn owls and grass owls. Its species occur across much of the world.

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Tytonidae: Tytonidae is the owl family containing barn owls and bay owls. Tyto is the largest genus in this family.
Asymmetrical ears: Asymmetrical ears are positioned at different heights or orientations, helping an animal locate sound in space. In many Tyto owls, ear asymmetry improves the localization of prey sounds.
Biological pest control: Biological pest control uses living organisms to reduce populations of organisms that damage crops or property. Barn owls can suppress rodents around farms and other agricultural landscapes.
Sooty owl: The sooty owl is a dark-plumaged Australian owl in the genus Tyto. It illustrates the genus’s diversity beyond the familiar barn owl.
Barn owl: The barn owl is a widespread pale owl, usually classified as Tyto alba. It is the best-known species in Tyto.
Silent flight: Silent flight is flight that produces unusually little aerodynamic noise. Specialized wing feathers help Tyto owls approach prey with little sound.
Barn owl nest box: A barn owl nest box is an artificial cavity designed to provide nesting or roosting space for barn owls. Nest boxes can support breeding where natural cavities are scarce.
Eastern grass owl: The eastern grass owl is a long-legged Tyto owl found in parts of South and Southeast Asia and Australasia. Its grassland habits distinguish it from cavity-nesting barn owls.
Grass owl: Grass owls are long-legged owls adapted to hunting and nesting in grassland. Several Tyto species are known as grass owls.
Owl hearing: Owl hearing is the auditory system’s role in detecting sounds and locating prey, often in darkness. Tyto species use acute hearing to hunt prey hidden from view.