Interesting cool random owl facts for kids

Owls are birds from the order Strigiformes, which includes about two hundred species of mostly solitary and nocturnal birds of prey typified by an upright stance, a large, broad head, binocular vision, binaural hearing, sharp talons, and feathers adapted for silent flight. Exceptions include the diurnal northern hawk owl and the gregarious burrowing owl. Let's check our out list interesting cool random owl facts for kids to know more about snowy owl, barn owl, owl sounds, barred owl call.

Interesting cool random facts about owl

#1

Owls hunt mostly small mammals, insects, and other birds although a few species specialize in hunting fish. They are found in all regions of the Earth except Antarctica and some remote islands.

#2

Owls are divided into two families: the true owls or typical owls, Strigidae; and the barn owls, Tytonidae.

#3

There are around 200 different owl species.

#4

Owls have far-sighted, tubular eyes. Instead of spherical eyeballs, owls have "eye tubes" that go far back into their skulls—which means their eyes are fixed in place, so they have to turn their heads to see. The size of their eyes helps them see in the dark, and they're far-sighted, which allows them to spot prey from yards away. Up close, everything is blurry, and they depend on small, hair-like feathers on their beaks and feet to feel their food.

#5

A group of owls is called a parliament.

#6

Most owls hunt insects, small mammals and other birds.

#7

Owls have powerful talons (claws) which help them catch and kill prey.

#8

Owls have large eyes and a flat face.

#9

Owls can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees.

#10

Owls are farsighted, meaning they can’t see things close to their eyes clearly.

#11

Owls can rotate their necks 270 degrees. A blood-pooling system collects blood to power their brains and eyes when neck movement cuts off circulation.

#12

The color of owl’s feathers helps them blend into their environment (camouflage).

#13

Barn owls can be recognized by their heart shaped face.

#14

Owls are very quiet in flight compared to other birds of prey.

#15

Barn Owls swallow their prey whole skin, bones, and all. They eat up to 1,000 mice each year.

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