CANADA
2013
Birds Of Canada Barn Owl
25 Cents Coloured Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: 122415
Face Value: 25 Cents
Mintage: 17,500
Composition: Cupronickel
Weight: 12.61 g
Diameter: 35.0 mm
Edge: Plain
Finish: Specimen (with colour on the reverse)
Artist: Trevor Tennant (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Unlike other birds of prey, the Barn Owl does not hoot; instead, it makes a variety of odd sounds that include screams, screeches, and hisses. It is an adaptable bird that prefers to nest in tree cavities, holes in rock faces, and abandoned buildings but will also nest in attics, silos, and other occupied structures. The Barn Owl's appearance is striking. Its body is adorned with beautiful golden back, wing, and tail feathers. It has long legs, sharp talons, and abroad wingspan of up to one metre. Its other worldly white, disc-shaped face is punctuated by two dark forward-looking eyes and a small beak.
Specialized serrations on its wing feathers allow owls to fly with preternatural silence. This nocturnal carnivore hunts from above, silently swooping down to capture its prey with its talons. Its exceptional low-light vision is ideally suited to its evening and night-time hunting habits, but it is the Barn Owl's hearing that is truly exceptional, allowing the owl to precisely locate and capture prey in absolute darkness using only its hearing.
A beautiful gift for people who love birds, natural imagery, exquisite natural artwork, and Canadian themes
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