Description:
Medium size owl, with heart shaped ashy-grey facial disk Similar in appearance to some of the darker Barn Owl, yellowish-brown vermiculated with dark grey or black above

Worldwide Distribution:
The ashy-faced owl is endemic to Hispaniola,Tortuga in the Caribbean and some of the smaller islands in its vicinity (Dominican Republic).

Habitat:
Open country with scattered trees and bushes, often near human settlements. Also found in open forest. Ranges from lowlands to above 2000m elevation.

Diet:
Feeds on small mammals such as mice and rats. Also takes small birds, frogs, reptiles and insects.

Breeding:
The breeding habits of this owl are not known

Call:
A rasping wheeze of 2-3 seconds duration, different from the American Barn Owl. Also utters rapid clicking trills.