Vocabulary
Another name for a owl's resting place is.....
Roost
True/False
There are 4 different families of owls.
False - there are two owl families.
True or False
All owls lay the same number of eggs.
False some owls may lay up to 14 eggs.
What are raptors?
a. Birds that only hunt at night
b. Birds that can turn their heads completely around
c. Birds of prey that use sharp talons and curved bills to hunt
d. Birds that build elaborate nests
What is the primary prey for most owls species?
a. Fish and frogs
b. Small rodents like mice and voles
c. Large birds
d. Insects only
Cashing is when an owl _____________________.
hides their food
True/False - most owls have completely different features.
False - Most owls have the same features including colors of feathers, build, and short tails
True or False
The amount of available food for the female owl can determine the amount of eggs she lays.
True - If there is a high population of species (mice) the female may more eggs that year.
How are owls different from hawks and eagles?
a. They have curved bills
b. They have sharp talons
c. They hunt other animals
d. Most are active at night
What does "caching" mean?
a. Flying very quickly
b. Hunting in groups
c. Hiding food for later
d. Making loud calls
An owl that eats only meat is called a
Carnivore
True or False
Some species of owls do a "sky dance" to attract a mate.
True - Short-eared owls circle high above the female and dive down in front of her clapping their belly.
True or False
Baby owls all hatch at the same time.
False - A female may lay one to two eggs at a time and then lay a few more the next day.
How many owl species exist in the world?
a. 150 species
b. 200 species
c. 250 species
d. 300 species
What is preening?
a. Dancing in the sky
b. Building a nest
c. Rubbing bills across each other's heads
d. Hunting for food
Animals that are active at night are called......
nocturnal
True or False
Mating owls spend a lot of time Preening each other.
True - they may rube theri bills across each other's heads and facial discs. It's almost like grooming each other.
Baby owls are called ......
Nestlings
Which family of owls has heart-shaped faces?
a. Strigidae
b. Tytonidae
c. Raptoriae
d. Nocturnal
How do most owls build their nests?
a. They build them from scratch
b. They use other animals' abandoned nests
c. They only nest on the ground
d. They build them in trees using sticks
An owl that eats insects only is called an
insectavore
True or False
All owls live only in trees.
False - some owls live in tree cavities and in burrows in the ground
When baby owls are born, they are unable to thermoregulate their body. What does thermoregulate mean?
able to keep their body warm.
What does nocturnal mean?
a. Active during the day
b. Active at night
c. Active during dawn
d. Active during dusk
What happens when an owls' habitat is destroyed?
a. Owls quickly adapt to new areas
b. Owls become stronger
c. Owls must crowd into less space
d. Owls build better nests