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Wednesday, 18 December 2013

Fun Owl Facts for Kids

Fun Owl Facts for Kids

Check out our range of fun owl facts for kids. Learn what owls eat, how they hunt, what a group of owls is called and much more.
Read on and enjoy a variety of interesting information about owls.
  • There are around 200 different owl species.
  • Owls are active at night (nocturnal).
  • A group of owls is called a parliament.
  • Most owls hunt insects, small mammals and other birds.
  • Some owl species hunt fish.
  • Owls have powerful talons (claws) which help them catch and kill prey.
  • Owls have large eyes and a flat face.
  • Owls can turn their heads as much as 270 degrees.
  • Owls are farsighted, meaning they can’t see things close to their eyes clearly.
  • Owls are very quiet in flight compared to other birds of prey.
  • The color of owl’s feathers helps them blend into their environment (camouflage).
  • Barn owls can be recognized by their heart shaped face.

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