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What characteristics do owls have that help them eat and capture prey?
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∙ 9y ago
An owl catches its prey by swooping down from a large tree and then it scoops its prey up and bring the prey to their designated spot.
Owls have very sharp claws and their feet are like, you know cranes to use to get toys, and they act like cages to catch the small prey the animal (the owl)goes so fast flying down to ground when the small rodent gets picked up it's out cold.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoTwo features--
1.His UV_rays less eyes help him to spot out his prey even at nights.
2.He is capable of revolving his neck at 360 degree angle which makes his hunting activity more easier.
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∙ 10y agoSpecialized feathers that produce noiseless flight, excellent hearing and eyesight, sharp talons.
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∙ 9y agoAbility to find prey in low light, fly very quietly, and talons to catch prey.
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Why do owls have their talons?
the talons are used to capture prey and snap their necks to kill them.
Do any owls have webbed feet?
Owls have talons and may have feathered feet, but do not have webbed feet. Instead, owls have a rough nubby surface which covers the foot, and helps to grip its prey for capture.
How do owls eyes help them catch prey?
an owl eye is stationary so the owl can focus on its prey
Why do owls and bats need to hear?
They need hearing to help them catch their prey.
Do owls have large wings to capture speed?
Owls have large wings to improve lift and help in gliding. Speed is a product of thrust or gravity (altitude change). Think evolution gave them large wings so they can glide efficiently to the prey without making noise by flapping their wings.
Do most barn owls prey have wings?
No, Barn Owls mostly prey on field mice
Why do barn owl need the kind of beak it has?
Owls have a curved beak because when they capture their prey (in many cases: mice), they need to be able to snap the top of the spine with their beaks, immediately killing their prey.
What species are owls?
Owls are a species, actually. But they are birds of prey (raptors) which are all avians (birds.) In other words: owls are birds of prey
Why do lynxes have a short tail?
It help them capture prey it help them because other cat with the big tail wave their tail in the air scaring there prey away. Having short tail help them much better with prey
Do birds of prey eats small owls?
small owls are a bird of prey prob not eatan by other birds
How do sharks capture prey?
sharks capture their prey by smelling and also by scary them
Do owls eat ross's geese?
Owls are known to prey on geese.
