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Where do barn owls make their nests?
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Great horned owl (Bubo virginianus).
Barn owls are adaptable nesters that typically utilize existing structures rather than building elaborate nests from scratch. They commonly make their nests in:
- Hollow trees12
- Buildings12
- Towers2
- Old hawk nests12
Like many other owls, barn owls generally do not add nesting material to these sites, though they may use accumulated prey remains, such as fur and feathers, to provide a cushion for their eggs.1