Owls are more often heard than seen. In New York, there are eight species of these interesting raptors, with the majority most active at night. Some live here year-round, some are migratory. They ...
Visitors got an up-close look at a number of Fontenelle Forest’s education owls while learning about the species’ habitats, diets, anatomy and more. Guests also dissected owl pellets and took a stroll ...
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Bird alert: Scientists formally described a previously obscure species of owl this week. And, good news, it’s a flying meme-generator that sounds like a newborn puppy. Sadly, this special owl is ...
Here's what you need to know about the tawny owl THE tawny owl is one of just six species of owl in the UK – and there are fears the stocky bird could be endangered. As researchers call on the British ...
Long-eared owls are recognisable by their large ear tufts — feathers that stand up on their head where you might imagine their ears should be. But these ear tufts are not ears at all, they don’t even ...
Owls are some of the best-known birds in the world, famous for their hooting calls and their excellent eyesight. There are approximately 250 species of owls in the world, and they can be found on ...
Several of great gray owls' physical features, especially parts of their wings and face, help them correct for sonic distortions caused by snow, enabling them to find hidden, moving food with ...