Barn Owl
Main Characteristics of Owls
- There are about 200 different species of owls.
- Owls have amazing hearing and excellent vision, especially at night.
- They have large, round eyes that face forward.
- Owls can turn their heads 270 degrees, giving them a wide field of view.
- They have a very sharp, curved beak that points downward.
- Owls can fly almost silently because they have special feathers with comb-like edges.
- Most owls are active at night.
- The largest owl is the Eurasian eagle owl, which is 22-30 inches (56-75 cm) long and weigh up to 10 pounds (4.6 kg).
- The smallest owl is the elf owl, measuring only 4.7-5.5 inches (12-14 cm) in length and weighing around 1.4 ounces (40 grams).
