- There are about 205 species of owls.
- Owls are predators.
- Most owls are nocturnal.
- Owls' eyes are fixed in their sockets.
- Many species of owls have special flight feathers adapted for silent flight.
- Owls have long been a part of human folklore and legend.
- The tufts of feathers atop some owl's heads, referred to as 'ear tufts' are for display only.
- Owls have strong feet like raptors, with two forward-facing toes and two backward-facing toes.
- Owls have a long, hooked bill.
- Owls do more than just hoot—they create many different vocalizations.
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