The female owls are bigger. the short eared owl scientific name is Asio Flammeus. They have senative hearing. Owls have very good night vision. They can turn their head 270 oc. They eat mice,chicks and rats. Owls with yellow eye like to hunt during the day. Owls with orange eyes like to hunt at night time. Owls with black eyes like to hunt at day and night. They are silent when they fly. Wise and regal, with an imposing stare and elusive nature. Our most nocturnal owl, with a penchant for recycling other bird’s old nests. It lives in dense woodland and is a skilful hunter.
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Owls are birds of prey. There are 200 species in the world. Most british owls are nocturnal.
barn owls
Barn Owls can turn their heads 270 oc. Barn Owls are unmistakable ; with their signature heart-shaped faces, bright white under pants and mottled golden-buff upper-pants,these birds are a striking sight.
Is a small owl with no ear tufts. Named after the Greek god Boreas. Colouration varies widely between individuals, with some having reddish-brown hues, while others are more greyish.
The facial disc is whitish, surrounded by a dark rim with small white spots.