No exact match translations found for 'barn owl' in oriya.
Word 'barn owl' in Other Languages
- barn owl in Assamese অসমীয়া
- barn owl in Bengali বাংলা
- barn owl in Bodo बड़ो
- barn owl in Dogri डोगरी
- barn owl in English
- barn owl in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- barn owl in Hindi हिन्दी
- barn owl in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- barn owl in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- barn owl in Konkani कोंकणी
- barn owl in Maithili মৈথিলী
- barn owl in Malayalam മലയാളം
- barn owl in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- barn owl in Marathi मराठी
- barn owl in Nepali नेपाली
- barn owl in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- barn owl in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- barn owl in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- barn owl in Santali
- barn owl in Sindhi سنڌي
- barn owl in Tamil தமிழ்
- barn owl in Telugu తెలుగు
- barn owl in Urdu اُردُو
Barn Owl
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/bɑːrn aʊl/
Definitions
- Noun: A large, nocturnal bird of prey (Tyto alba), known for its distinctive heart-shaped face and white feathers, often found in barns or open fields.
- Noun: A type of owl that is common in rural areas and is often associated with barns due to its nesting habits in abandoned buildings.
Usage Examples
- The barn owl swooped silently over the field, hunting for small mammals.
- We spotted a barn owl perched on the old barn roof, its face illuminated by the moonlight.
Etymology
The term "barn owl" dates back to the 16th century, with "barn" referring to the bird's common nesting location in barns and "owl" from Old English "ule," meaning owl. The bird's scientific name, Tyto alba, comes from Latin, with "Tyto" meaning "owl" and "alba" meaning "white," referring to its pale plumage.
Synonyms
- White owl
- Ghost owl
- Barnyard owl
Antonyms
- Daytime birds
- Nocturnal predators (in comparison to daytime predators)
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Lechuza común | /leˈtʃuθa koˈmun/ |
| French | Chouette effraie | /ʃwɛt ɛfʁɛ/ |
| German | Schleiereule | /ˈʃlaɪɐˌɔʏlə/ |
| Italian | Gufo delle balle di fieno | /ˈɡuːfo delle ˈballe di ˈfjɛno/ |
| Portuguese | Coruja-das-torres | /koˈɾuʒɐ das toˈɾes/ |
| Russian | Серебристая сова | /sʲɪrʲɪˈbrʲistəjə sɐˈva/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 仓鸮 | /cāng xiāo/ |
| Japanese | オオタカ | /ōtaka/ |
| Arabic | بومة الحظيرة | /būmat al-ḥaẓīra/ |
| Korean | 헛간 부엉이 | /heotgan bueongi/ |
| Hindi | बर्न उल्लू | /barn ullū/ |
| Bengali | বর্ণ পেঁচা | /bôrnô pẽchā/ |
| Telugu | గోదాం పిట్ట | /gōdāṁ piṭṭa/ |
| Tamil | கோடையில் பறவைகள் | /kōṭaiyil paṟavaikaḷ/ |
| Marathi | गोदीतील पोपट | /gōdītīl pōpaṭ/ |
| Gujarati | ઘરેલું પંખી | /gharelu paṅkhī/ |
| Malayalam | കൃഷി പത്തിരി | /kṛṣi pathiri/ |
| Punjabi | ਘਰੂ ਸੈਟਿੰਗ ਮੱਛੀ | /gharū saṭṭīṅg macchī/ |
| Odia | ଗୋଦାମ ପଟ | /gōdām paṭa/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In American English, "barn owl" is often pronounced with a strong "r" sound: /bɑːrn aʊl/.
- In British English, the pronunciation may be softer with a more subtle "r" sound: /bɑːn aʊl/.
Historical Usage
The barn owl has long been associated with rural areas and farmsteads, where it has been a natural predator of small mammals and pests. Its nocturnal habits and haunting screech have also contributed to its place in folklore and myth.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, the barn owl is regarded as a symbol of mystery, death, or transition. Its appearance is often linked to eerie, superstitious beliefs. However, it is also revered in some agricultural communities for its role in controlling rodent populations.
More Information
The barn owl is one of the most widely distributed species of owl, found in North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia and Australasia. It is particularly well known for its distinctive heart-shaped face and silent flight, making it a highly effective nocturnal hunter. Despite its association with barns, it also nests in other secluded locations, including trees, cliffs, and abandoned buildings.