Order Strigiformes 16 species in 2 genera Size: Between 23 cm (Oriental Bay-Owl, Phodilus badius) and 57 cm (Australian Masked-Owl, Tyto novaehollandiae). Distribution: All continents salving Antarctica. Resident. Habitat: Very varied. Forestal areas and semiopen ones, deserts, urban ambients. Feeding: From large insects to small vertebrates of all types. Breeding: On the ground or on a shelf of a rock, tree or old building. 2-11 eggs. Incubation 27-34 days. Threat status: 6 threatened species (2 Endangered and 4 Vulnerable) [+info]