"Midnight Mist"

A moderately common bird, but generally hard to see, as it is nocturnal. During the day, the birds roost in hollow logs, caves or on concealed tree branches, emerging at night to hunt. It uses its exceptional hearing to search for prey on the ground. The slightest sound waves are channelled toward the ears, allowing the owl to pinpoint prey even in complete darkness.

It is generally a quiet bird, with the common call being a 12 second rough, hissing screech. Less frequently, birds give whistling, wheezing notes and some snapping and bill clacking during mating and threat displays.

It feeds mostly on small mammals, rats and mice, and birds, but some insects, frogs and lizards are also eaten.

REFERENCED FROM: https://australian.museum/learn/animals/birds/eastern-barn-owl/