What body part gives long eared owls their name?
Their extra long ear tufts
Are owls predators or prey?
Predators!
Where do many owls like to sleep?
Inside a hole in a tree (or in an evergreen)
Do owls lay eggs?
Yes!
Who has more neck bones, a human or an owl?
Owls do! A human has seven neck bones, while an owl has 14. This is part of how they can turn their head so far!
What kind of owl is this?
A snowy owl
What kind of animals do owls eat most?
Usually rodents, like mice
Where do snowy owls live?
The arctic (but also Massachusetts)
What is a baby owl called?
Fledgling, chick, or Owlet
What is a group of owls called?
A parliament!
Which is the owl species found almost everywhere in the world?
Barn owls
Do owls pick their food apart or swallow it whole?
They swallow their food whole (don't do this, you are a human not an owl)
Do owls hunt during the day or at night?
How many owlets do owls usually have at once?
About six!
Yes, sometimes bigger owls will hunt smaller species.
What is the biggest owl found in Massachusetts?
The Great Horned Owl
What do owls do with the parts of their prey that they can't digest?
They throw it up in the form of an "owl pellet". This usually includes bones, fur and other undigestable parts.
Do owls have a home tree, or do they move around?
They might use the same tree for a few days, but they move around to find better prey
How many weeks until owlets leave the nest?
6 weeks
Can owls move their eyes?
No! Their eyes are tube shaped, rather than ball shaped like ours, which is part of why moving their head around is so important!
Do we ever see Snowy Owls in Massachusetts?
Yes!
True or false:
Large species like Barn and Great Horned Owls can produce pellets bigger than a golf ball
True! (gross)
Why are Barn Owls called that?
Because they like to roost in abandoned structures like barns
Is this an adult or baby barn owl?
this is the cutest baby Mx. Dupont has ever seen in their entire life. Definitely a baby owl
Which is bigger, the Great Grey Owl or the Elf Owl?
The Great Grey Owl is the biggest Owl in the world, at 32 inches tall (just under 3 feet) while the Elf Owl is the smallest, at 5-6 inches tall