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Owls

Strigiformes

Owls are birds of prey in the order Strigiformes, a group of more than 200 species usually divided into two families: the barn owls (Tytonidae) and the typical or true owls (Strigidae). Most owls are solitary and primarily nocturnal, though some species are active at dawn, dusk, or during the day. They are characterized by a large, broad head, forward-facing eyes, sharp hooked bill, powerful talons, and exceptionally acute hearing and vision. Many owls also have feathers adapted for quiet flight, which helps them hunt with stealth.

Owls are birds of prey in the order Strigiformes, a group of more than 200 species usually divided into two families: the barn owls (Tytonidae) and the typical or true owls (Strigidae). Most owls are solitary and primarily nocturnal, though some species are active at dawn, dusk, or during the day. They are characterized by a large, broad head, forward-facing eyes, sharp hooked bill, powerful talons, and exceptionally acute hearing and vision. Many owls also have feathers adapted for quiet flight, which helps them hunt with stealth.