• There are around 200 different owl species.
• A group of owls is called a parliament
• In 1987, the Snowy Owl was named the official bird of Quebec.
• Owls are active at night (nocturnal).
• An exception is the snowy owl which is active during the day as well as at night
• Most owls hunt insects, small mammals and other birds.
• Some owl species hunt fish.
• Owls have powerful talons (claws) which help them catch prey.
• Owls have large eyes and a flat face.
• The eyes of owls do not move in their sockets.
• To look to the side or to follow a moving object, the bird must swivel its head.
•Owls can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees.
• Owls are farsighted, meaning they can’t see things close to their eyes clearly.
• Owls are very quiet in flight compared to other birds of prey.
• Barn owls can be recognized by their heart shaped face.
• Young Great Horned Owls normally do not move far from the area in which they were born.
• Most owls don't make their own nest.
• They usually nest in a tree cavity or in an old crow, raven, or hawk nest.