Types Of Owls
On which continent owls do not live?
Antartica
Which body part helps owls see in dim light?
Their eyes (large pupils)
Where do burrowing owls build their nests?
Underground burrows
Are owls herbivores or carnivores?
carnivores
At what time of the day are owls most active?
At night
Name one owl mentioned in the book.
Barn Owl, Tawny Owl, Burrowing Owl, Great Gray Owl,etc
What helps owls fly silently?
Their soft feathers
Which owl lives in barns?
Barn Owl
Name one animal that owls eat.
Mouse, frog, snake, bird, fish, insect, or lizard
What sound do people usually associate with owls?
Hoot
Which is the largest owl mentioned?
Great Gray Owl
Which body part helps owls hear very well?
Their large ears
What is a habitat?
The place where a plant or animal lives.
How do owls eat their food?
They swallow it.
What is a pellet?
A ball of undigested bones, fur, feathers, etc., that an owl coughs up.
Which owl can bark like a dog?
Great Horned Owl
What helps owls catch their prey?
Sharp claws (talons)
Name two places where owls can live.
Forests, grasslands, deserts, mountains, wetlands, barns, or underground burrows
Why do owls need sharp claws?
To catch and hold their food
Which owl screams instead of hooting?
Barn Owl
Which owl is known for living in old forests?
Spotted Owl
Why can owls turn their heads so fast and in any direction?
They have twice as many neck bones as humans.
Why are spotted owls becoming rare?
Their forests have been cut down (logging).
What part of an owl's stomach forms pellets?
The gizzard
Why are owls easier to see in winter?
Because the tree branches are bare