Soft Toy Barn Owl Puppet by Hansa (28 cm) 8396

Manufacturer: Hansa
Category: Birds,Teddy Bears

This Barn Owl puppet  by Hansa is made from multi coloured plush and has airbrushed shading to add to the charm and realism of this bird of prey. The head and wings can be moved, as with most glove puppets, and the wings look amazing when the owl is "flying". Hours of fun and entertainment for owl lovers of all ages.

It has an educational tag attached that gives you facts about the owl along with a small booklet that shows some of the other Hansa creations.

Size approx.22.5"(57cm) in length and 11"(28cm) in height,  23.5 (60cm) wingspan.

• European safety standards EN71 BS5665
• Carries the CE label so it safe for children (not under 36 months)
• Surface washable
• Quality item with airbrushed details
• Brand new & complete with tags

Ideal gift for wild animal and nature lovers, a toy for the younger ones, nursery décor or part of an adult plush collection.

1. Barn Owls eat mostly voles, shrews, mice and sometimes rats.
2. Food is often swallowed whole – bits of fur and bone are then regurgitated (coughed up) as an owl pellet.
3. Barn Owls screech – they never hoot (that’s Tawny Owls).
4. The scientific Latin name for Barn Owl is Tyto alba alba.
5. Barn Owls have very long legs, toes and talons to help them to catch prey hidden under long grass.
6. Barn Owls usually hunt at night – even in total darkness they can find the smallest vole using their super-sensitive hearing.
7. Barn Owls’ large eyes are very sensitive too – they can quickly spot a mouse moving in a very gloomy barn.
8. Barn Owl feathers are super soft – this helps them to hunt silently, but they are not very waterproof and get soaked if it rains.
9. Barn Owls have lop-sided ears! One is higher than the other, which helps them to pinpoint exactly where tiny sounds are coming from.
10. A wild Barn Owl usually eats about 4 small mammals every night, that’s 1,460 per year!