Barn owls are among the most popular and well-liked of all owls, although they are anything but common.
Melanism, the polar opposite of albinism, is a gene abnormality that affects these black owls.
Black owl chicks are generally k.i.lled by their own moms in the wild, who reject them due to their unusual colour.
If not m.ur.dered by their mother, the black owls would be mobbed and k.i.l.led by other owls if released into the wild.
Given that owls hunt at night, spotting one of these guys coming at you would be nearly difficult.
Only three black owls have been identified in the United Kingdom, which is incredible.
“They’re a distinct color, and survival of the fittest is usually the case in nature, especially with barn owls.” “Black barn owls are smaller than normal barn owls, and they sometimes have visual and hearing impairments,” adds Ms Manarin, a black owl owner.
