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Tobias, White Faced Owl
Latin Name Ptilopsis granti Family Strigidae LIFE SPAN Wild: The average lifespan of southern white-faced owls in the wild is currently unknown. The species has not been studied extensively enough for researchers to establish a reliable wild-life expectancy. Captivity: Southern white-faced owls can live for up to approximately 30 years when...
Harry LeCarpentier
Pip, Burrowing Owl
Latin Name Athene cunicularia Family Strigidae LIFE SPAN Wild: Typically around 6–8 years. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service records the oldest known North American individual at at least 9 years, 11 months, although other literature reports wild individuals reaching around 11 years. Captivity: Up to approximately 10 years has been reported....
Harry LeCarpentier
Brook, Common Kestrel
Latin Name Falco tinnunculus Family Falconidae LIFE SPAN Wild: A common kestrel that reaches breeding age has a typical life expectancy of around four years. However, some survive considerably longer. The British Trust for Ornithology records a maximum age of 15 years, 11 months and one day for a ringed kestrel in Britain and Ireland. […]
Harry LeCarpentier
Blaze, Common Kestrel
Latin Name Falco tinnunculus Family Falconidae LIFE SPAN Wild: A common kestrel that reaches breeding age has a typical life expectancy of around four years. However, some survive considerably longer. The British Trust for Ornithology records a maximum age of 15 years, 11 months and one day for a ringed kestrel in Britain and Ireland. […]
Harry LeCarpentier
Eclipse, Black Barn Owl
Latin Name Tyto alba Family Tytonidae LIFE SPAN Wild: The average life expectancy of a barn owl in Britain is approximately 18 months because so many young birds die during their first year. For barn owls that survive their first year, the average life expectancy is around four years. Exceptionally, the oldest recorded barn owl […]
Harry LeCarpentier
Vega, Harris Hawk
Latin Name Parabuteo unicinctus Family Accipitridae LIFE SPAN Wild: Harris hawks typically live for approximately 10–12 years in the wild. Bird-ringing records include an individual that survived for 14 years and 11 months. Captivity: Harris hawks can live for approximately 20–25 years when provided with suitable accommodation, nutrition,...
Harry LeCarpentier
Misty, Great Grey Owl
Latin Name Strix nebulosa Family Strigidae LIFE SPAN Wild: Bird-ringing data suggests an average lifespan of approximately 12–13 years, although many individuals die much younger. The verified maximum recorded wild lifespan is approximately 16 years. Captivity: Great grey owls may live for approximately 20–27 years when provided with...
Harry LeCarpentier
Frost, Tawny Owl
Latin Name Strix aluco Family Strigidae LIFE SPAN Wild: Tawny owls have a typical lifespan of approximately four years in the wild. However, individuals that survive the risks of their early years can live considerably longer. The British Trust for Ornithology records a maximum age of 23 years, five months and 27 days for a […]
Harry LeCarpentier
Teo, Aplomado Falcon
Latin Name Falco femoralis Family Falconidae LIFE SPAN Wild: Available studies suggest a typical lifespan of approximately 6–9 years, although an Aplomado falcon may live for up to around 12 years. Young birds have a much lower survival rate than established adults. Captivity: Aplomado falcons can live for more than 20 years when provided with...
Harry LeCarpentier
Dusk, Barn Owl
Latin Name Tyto alba Family Tytonidae LIFE SPAN Wild: The average life expectancy of a barn owl in Britain is approximately 18 months because so many young birds die during their first year. For barn owls that survive their first year, the average life expectancy is around four years. Exceptionally, the oldest recorded barn owl […]
Harry LeCarpentier