Barn Owls - 10 Facts About Me - as part of the series on pets and animals by GeoBeats.

10 - I am easily recognized due to my unique face.

9 - Like other owls, I am mostly nocturnal.

8 - I can fly without making any noise.

7 - I like to eat rodents and can eat a 1000 of them in a year.

6 - Due to my excellent hearing, I can catch my prey in complete darkness.

5 - I usually swallow my prey whole and regurgitate leftovers.

4 - I don't like to hoot like other owls but I do have a shrill scream.

3 - I like to live in open areas.

2 - I come in 40-50 different species.

1 - I usually live for 1-2 years.