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It’s owl time, gang! These incredible raptors have some fascinating features, from rotating heads to silent wings and even hidden ears. Let\u2019s fly through twelve fabulous facts about owls\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Owl facts<\/h2>\n\n\n
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1. There are over 250 owl species<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Owls are found all over the world in almost every kind of habitat, from icy Arctic tundra<\/a> <\/strong>to hot deserts<\/strong>, dense forests<\/strong> and open grasslands<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. All owls hunt and eat other animals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most owl species eat small rodents<\/strong> like mice<\/strong>, shrews<\/strong> and voles<\/strong>. But some also prey on insects<\/a><\/strong>, frogs<\/a><\/strong>, fish<\/strong> and smaller birds<\/strong>. Larger owls may even hunt rabbits<\/strong>, hares<\/strong>, young foxes <\/strong>and possums<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After gobbling down their prey whole<\/strong>, owls digest<\/a> the meat in their stomachs<\/strong>. Then they cough up pellets<\/strong> containing indigestible parts like fur<\/strong>, bones<\/strong>, teeth<\/strong> and feathers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. The smallest owl is just 14cm long!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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That’s smaller than a tin of beans! About the size of a house sparrow<\/a><\/strong>, the tiny elf owl<\/strong> lives in the deserts of Mexico<\/strong><\/a> and southwest USA<\/strong><\/a>. It spends the day hidden in a hole in a cactus or tree, before emerging at dusk to pounce on moths<\/strong>, crickets<\/strong>, scorpions<\/strong> and beetles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WEIRD BUT TRUE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The European eagle owl is one of the world’s largest owls. It can weigh up to 4kg and has a wingspan of over 1.5m. That’s longer than an average 10-year-old is tall!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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4. Most owls are nocturnal and hunt at night<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many species, like barn owls<\/strong>, can sneak up on prey thanks to their ability to swoop silently <\/strong>through the air. When in flight, a soft fringe <\/strong>along the outside of these owls’ feathers<\/strong> helps keep them silent by soaking up any sound<\/strong>. Cool!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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5. Male snowy owls get whiter as they age!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Snowy owls mainly live in open<\/strong>, treeless areas<\/strong> of the Arctic tundra<\/strong>, where their striking plumage helps them blend into the landscape<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike females, who keep their dark markings<\/strong> all their life, male snowy owls get whiter<\/strong> every year as they moult<\/strong> and regrow their feathers<\/strong>. Eventually they become almost pure white<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. Owl eyes are shaped like tubes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Instead of the round eyeballs humans have<\/a>, owl eyes are held in long<\/strong>, rigid<\/strong> cylinders<\/strong>. This means they can’t move their eyes very much<\/strong> – they wouldn\u2019t be able to roll them! The unusual shape helps them maximise the size<\/strong> and brightness<\/strong> of the images they see \u2013 which boosts their night vision<\/strong> for hunting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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7. Some large owls live for over 20 years<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the wild, most owls live for about 4-12 years<\/strong>. But the largest, like eagle owls<\/strong>, can live as long as 30 years <\/strong>\u2013 or up to 60 in captivity<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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8. Their ears are hidden! <\/h2>\n\n\n
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Some owl species have tufts of feathers <\/strong>on their heads, which look a bit like ears – but these are just decorative<\/strong>! Owl ears are actually on the side of their facial disc<\/strong>, hidden beneath feathers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many owls have wonky ears<\/strong> too, with one placed slightly higher<\/strong> than the other. This helps with their excellent hearing<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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9. Owls can turn their heads up to 270\u00b0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might’ve heard that owls can turn their heads all the way around, but that’s not quite <\/em>true! Instead, they can make it about three quarters of the way \u2013 270\u00b0<\/strong> \u2013 thanks to their long<\/strong>, flexible<\/strong> necks<\/strong>. This helps them move their eyes around<\/strong> to keep a close watch on everything around them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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10. One owl species lives below the soil…<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Burrowing owls<\/strong> live<\/strong> and nest<\/strong> underground<\/strong>! Unlike other owls, who nest in trees, these little birds dig their own burrows <\/strong>or use abandoned ones <\/strong>left by other animals like prairie dogs<\/strong>, tortoises <\/strong>and armadillos<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WEIRD BUT TRUE!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burrowing owls hunt insects, scorpions, rodents and reptiles during the day<\/strong>. They live in grasslands<\/strong>, prairies<\/strong> and deserts <\/strong>in North<\/strong>, Central<\/strong> and South<\/strong> America<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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11. Some cultures see owls as wise protectors… but others fear them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Owls are found in folklore<\/strong> and superstitions<\/strong> worldwide. The Ancient Greeks <\/a><\/strong>associated owls with their goddess of wisdom<\/strong>, Athena<\/a><\/strong>, and the birds are associated with guidance <\/strong>and protection <\/strong>in many other cultures, too. In Japan<\/a><\/strong>, they’re even considered lucky symbols<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But owls are also often associated with witchcraft<\/strong> and death<\/strong>, and many cultures believe that seeing or hearing one is a bad omen<\/strong>. Unfortunately, this has led to some owls being hunted by people. But conservationists<\/strong> are on the case, working to challenge negative perceptions and protect the birds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Barn owls live on every continent except Antarctica<\/h2>\n\n\n
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That makes them one of the most widespread land birds in the world<\/strong>! Look out for them swooping low over farmland<\/strong> and open<\/strong>, grassy<\/strong> areas<\/strong> at dawn<\/strong> and dusk<\/strong>, or perched on fence posts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do you know any other owl facts? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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