What is the difference between a lechuza and an owl?
Both are owls. But buhos tend to be bigger and have pointy feathers on their heads, while lechuzas tend to be smaller and do not have pointy feathers. This is a typical barn owl, or Mochuelo in spanish.
What noise do Lechuzas make?
[*] They make the noise of a human whistle or a crying infant in order to attract attention. [*] If you hear the sound of a Lechuza, you are not only in danger of becoming their meal — it is believe to be an omen that someone in your family will die. [*] Lechuza can carry a full grown man in their talons.
What is the difference between true owls and barn owls?
The first family mentioned consists of true owls and the latter consists of barn owls. The true owls have round faces and the barn owls have heart-shaped faces. There are 224 species in Strigidae, and 20 species in Tytonidae. Owls can be found in any continent except for Antarctica because it is too cold for them.