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Owls

The owls are part of the family Strigiformes, which include about 200 birds of prey. Most are solitary, and nocturnal, except for some like the Burrowing owl. Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects and other birds, though some specialize in hunting fish. Owls are found in all regions of the Earth except Antarctica, most of Greenland, and some remote islands. Living owls are divided into two families: the typical owls, (Strigidae) and the barn-owls, (Tytonidae).

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What can owl do with their head?

Silent Flight: Most owls share an innate ability to fly almost silently and also more slowly in comparison to other birds of prey. Most owls live a mainly nocturnal lifestyle and being able to fly without making any noise gives them a strong advantage over their prey that are listening for any sign of noise in the dark night.

Eyesight: Owls are part of a small group of birds that live nocturnally, but do not use echolocation to guide them in flight in low-light situations. They have superior nocturnal vision than their prey.

Specialized Hearing: With the ears set at different places on the skull, the owl is able to determine the direction in which the sound is coming from by the minute difference in time that it takes for the sound waves to penetrate the left and right ear. The owl turns its head until the sound reaches both ears simultaneously, at which point it is directly facing the source of the sound.

Camouflage: The coloration of the owl's plumage plays a key role in its ability to sit dormant and blend into the environment, making themselves nearly invisible to prey.

What is the difference on male female spotted owls?

the male is more light because he is outside more, and has longer legs and wingspan.

Are owls vertebrates?

Yes, an owl is a bird with an internal skeleton and a backbone consistant with the vertebrate classification.
Yes, an owl is a bird and birds are one of the 5 big groups of animals that have a backbone & skull. The 5 big groups of vertebrates: fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. For an illustration of an owl skeleton, visit the owlpages at http://www.owlpages.com/image.php?image=articles-Owl+Physiology-Skeleton-01 .

How big is a great grey owl?

Well, considering Elf owls are the smallest species of owl, and Great Horned are the largest...

I'd say no comparison. The little elf owl is only probably as big as your hand, and the Great Horned owl is as big as an eleven year-old leg.

Meaning of a gray white owl vistations?

It means you just spotted an animal, and your too stupid to ask about... Why the hell would you want an answer to a question like this?

Why are Barn owl named Bar Owls?

I assume you mean "Why are barn owls named Barn owls?", and if that's the case then I can answer that. Barn owls are called Barn owls because they roost in Barns and churches, and there's already a Church owl.

What is the habitat of the northern hawk owl?

they are calm when they dont see each other

What does it mean when a owl stays outside your window?

Not all naturally occurring phenomenon can or should be interpreted as signs or omens. The appearance of an owl is most likely one such. Owls hunt small vermin, and if there is an open field or other habitat for mice, rabbits etc in your area, you may just be lucky enough to have your owl move into the neighbourhood.
If however you believe the sighting is an omen, Owl can be interpreted as:
Owl -Allegations; death of friend or relative; gossip; scandal; spiritual communication; wisdom.
-watching -(in a Dream) Lessons learned
-hooting -(in a Dream) Your sins will find you out.

How does a snowy owl live in the northern climate?

Northern spotted owls live in the coastal and near coastal temperate old growth forests of Western North America from British Columbia to Oregon. Few old growth forest stands exist, most are now second growth forests which have have been logged several times over.

Fewer than 12 Northern Spotted Owls remain in the province of British Columbia, Canada; they are concentrated in an area north of Chilliwack Lake in area which is actively logged.

What are the names of the owls legend of the guardians the owls of ga'hole?

Soren, Twilight, Digger, Nyra, Noctus, Kludd, Gyflie, Grimble, Ezylryb, Metalbeak,

How do owls eat other animals?

their claws or their beak break their bones or split their skull

Why is the spotted owl endangered?

The spotted owl is a habitat specialist and only lives in old-growth forests. Because of logging practices, the amount of old-growth forests has declined, and with it, the spotted owl. Its closest relative, the barred owl, does better in younger forests and has replaced the spotted owl in much of its range.

What is the owl's scientific name?

Classification of the burrowing owl:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Aves

Order: Strigiformes

Family: Strigidae

Genus: Athene

Species: A.cunicularia

How fast does a barn owl fly?

I imagine it would vary, depending on the type of owl, but this website says that theGreat horned owl can fly at a speed of up to 40 mph.

"Flight: The great horned owl can fly up to 40 miles per hour."

How do owls use their beaks?

Eagles use their beaks to carry and place nesting materials while building or repairing their nests. They can also use them to carry small captured prey to their nest. They use them to clip and tear flesh to eat and to feed to their young.

Life span of a elf owl?

National Geographic lists the life span of a Snowy Owl in the wild as being 9.5 years; however, some other sources show it as 15 years. Some zoos have reported Snowy Owls in captivity as living into their 20's.

How big can a barn owl get?

Barn Owls are pale overall with dark eyes that are not as huge as other owls. They have a mix of buff and gray on the head, back, and upperwings, and are white on the face, body, and underwings. When seen at night they can appear all white.

What are the characteristics of a Burrowing Owl?

Burrowing owls have featherless long legs and they live underground. The rest of the owl species have medium legs with feathers on there to protect them from prey that fights back. And really owls usually live in hollow trees. Only a few live under ground

Can you buy owls?

Pet store...mice make owls happy! Hampsters work ok too.

What is a good name for a female owl?

Female and male owls or simply called an owl their is no special name for them.

Their are special names for female/male hawks and falcons though.